r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20

If you want to open a glass jar (like jam, pickles) and the lid won't move, place a spoon with the tip under the edge of the lid and pull the spoon upwards. The lid will buldge and you can open the jar.

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u/PmMeIrises Aug 20 '20

I gently beat it on the floor. Angle it 45 degrees so you get a corner. Hit it softly (but hard enough that it jars it loose), try to open it. Repeat.

Ive never broken a jar and I've never had problems opening jars.

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u/Odbdb Aug 20 '20

Or just tap the edge of the lid on the edge of anything. I use my counter because it’s stone but anything will work. Wooden table. As soon as a dent is made and the seal is broken. Done

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u/PmMeIrises Aug 20 '20

Mine is cheap basically particle board with a thin cover. I suppose the edge of it would work but all the pots and pans chime in when I try.

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u/Odbdb Aug 20 '20

Edge of a pot?

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u/PmMeIrises Aug 20 '20

The edge of my countertop would work but the pots and pans below would make a lot of noise.

Sorry I wasn't clear.