Food tip - hard to open jars

[stone-ground]

I like all your tips, thanks!

One of the most frustrating things to open these days I find, is bottled water or anything carbonated.

Going to travel with an elastic band from now on.

[D217]

Originally Posted by DrEarth

Yep. Turn it upside down, bang it, and open.

It's all in the wrist! lol

[DewDropInn]

Best thing I ever found was the rubbery tourniquet used when you get your blood drawn.

[elnina]

stone-ground: ^^^ Same for me AND most of the vacuum sealed plastic bags with zip - you cut off the top, open the zip and under the zip, there is another part of the bag hot sealed together, really hard to rip apart ! Sometimes I have to cut off all of it, just to get into the product inside. Real PITA!

[MaryleeII]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

Best thing I ever found was the rubbery tourniquet used when you get your blood drawn.

Yes, they are great, but don't let cops catch you with one or they could sya you have drug paranephelia

[LittleDolphin]

I've an old butter knife I use..I insert the tip under the lid's lip, next to the glass, and turn the butter knife until I hear the "whoosh" that says the vacuum has been broken and then the lid turns easily after that.

[Naturen]

Thanks for the tips!

I prefer to use what I have on-hand instead of purchasing some special tool/accessory.

The last time I couldn't get a jar open, I asked my neighbor.