Whats the best way to open a jar

[andydingdang]

I have jar I can't open any ideas?

[woofgang]

try any or all of these if the jar is a new one ie has never been opened

Tap the side of the top of the jar smartly but NOT TOO HARD on a hard surface. this should break the vacuum seal

Submerse the jar in hottish water for a while if the contents will stand it. Then wrap the jar and lid in a teatowel for extra grip and try

If neither of those work, then you could pierce the lid with a knife or skewer to break the vacuum seal

If the jar has been opened then gunk in the lid is the likliest cause, run under the hot tap to loosen

[dawn060861]

If you have a pair of rubber gloves put them on you will get a better grip, you can for future use, get a jar opener gadget, they come from kitchen supply shops and those catalogues that peopl put through the door.

GOOD LUCK LOL

x Dawn

[sir.prize]

http://www.kitchenkit.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=127&MMCF_Dealtime

here you will find a picture also . . .

[WendyS]

This probably won't help you now, but I don't have particularly strong wrists and have bought a Bribantia Gripper gadget with a handle which will open all kinds an sizes of jars and bottles. It costs around �5 and you should be able to buy one from any good hardware shop. It is the one gadget in my kitchen I could not possibly do without.

[WendyS]

Yes, sir.prize has identified it. I misspelt the name but that the one! Absolutely indispensible!

[VINNY100_2]

As Woofgang says,Tap the side of the jar on a hard surface.Always works for me..( :)..

[maximo]

You can also try using the flat end of a teaspoon or butter knife as a lever between the lid and the jar. It should break the vacuum seal. It always works for me !

[spacechimp]

Get a child to do it, children are best at everything.

[kazzer31]

stab a hole in the lid with a sharp knife to let the air out, it workd every time

[valerieb1254]

I give mine a quick tap on the carpet.Always works.

[curiosity]

Put an elastic band around the jar lid, works in the same way as the gripper thing described.

[vicster2006]

get somebody else to open it

[Booldawg]

or if you dont want a hole in the lid, insert the knifr blade between the edge of the lip and lip of the jar and lever it out a bit, just enough to relieve the pressure.

[Pebbles]

Put a thick rubber band round the top for grip, then try opening it.

[blojolo]

Put an elastic band (or several) around the rim of the lid. this will guarantee your entry into the jar!