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BumRushDaShow

(128,933 posts)
9. LOL
Tue Dec 28, 2021, 08:05 AM
Dec 2021

that is what I have almost always done. It breaks the vacuum. Sometimes I'll do the hot water on the lid thing (especially if whatever is in the jar is syrupy like molasses, or has a high sugar content like vanilla, particularly after it had been opened previously and sealed itself shut again). But tapping the jar with its lid on the edge of a counter will generally do it. I do have one of these in case none of the options work -



It is configured as adjustable to do the larger diameter lids down to many of the smaller ones.

For some of the smallest ones (mostly bottles with small lids like flavorings), my go-to is a nutcracker!

I'm not a loner since I live with my sister brer cat Dec 2021 #1
I'll bet NJCher Dec 2021 #3
The main thing is to warm the lid rather than the glass, so the metal expands and grips less tightly Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #5
I bang the side of the lid on my counter. It causes a small dent on the lid and opens easily mucifer Dec 2021 #7
LOL BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #9
Large vise grips or pipe wrenches can work. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #11
A good list of things to have around the house Sherman A1 Dec 2021 #2
I have #3 because my hands don't work right. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2021 #4
I already have all but one of those... Archae Dec 2021 #6
Thanks for posting BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #8
Grabbers are now indispensable NJCher Dec 2021 #10
Exactly! BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #12
"a good grabber -" I remember an item similar to those being used in old grocery stores in mitch96 Dec 2021 #14
LOL BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #16
Ahhh the old Samurai Champagne trick!! Love it!! mitch96 Dec 2021 #17
I suppose that mainly works with a cork that had a nice wide part at the top BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #18
Seems more like free advertising for Amazon. Only one out of sinkingfeeling Dec 2021 #13
Good suggestions, thanks. lark Dec 2021 #15
Swing A Way Extra Easy Stainless Steel Can Opener in Black Handle Goonch Dec 2021 #19
WHAT? No back scratcher??? Totally Tunsie Dec 2021 #20
Excellent point. ❤ littlemissmartypants Dec 2021 #21
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