Opening a stiff lid on a jar

ANNEGEDDES

whack to underside of the lid on the corner of kitchen unit then do it, works every time

Horse_Owner

As above but whack the side/top corner of the lid instead

OrkneyStar

Break the vacuum, works every time!

98jdougl

i do the hot water and tea towel or edge of my top to get it off, if i need it- all muscles me grrrrr lol

Rachel021967

Wedge the jar lid between the door frame and door, hinge side and gently close the door slightly. Works everytime but can chip the paint.

love-hearts

I stab a hole in the jar lid, careful you don't stab yourself though:p

Butterfly_Brain

I tap all around the sides of the lid on a work surface

theoretica

To break the vacuum I pry under the lid with a blunt knife next to one of the bits of the lid that stick in to catch the screw thread (which probably have a technical name but I don't know it) - more MSE than buying a gadget to do it and you aren't left with a hole in the lid.

prowla

Slip a bread&butter knife under the lid and give a slight flex to let some air in.

boombap

Try this....

Turn the jar upside down on a work surface. Get a butter knife and put the blade inbetween the seal of the jar and the glass.

Wiggle it about slightly and you will hear a 'pop'. This is the pressure being released.

Now turn the jar upright to it's correct position and you will find that it will open easily! It works for Squee every time


Enjoy those pickles,

S.