How To Open A Stubborn Jar Lid

When a jar is vacuum-sealed, the different air pressures make it hard to open. But you can use a few simple tricks to break that stubborn seal.
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[@theverybadsniper6910]

I'm on the verge of tears trying to open a tostitos chunky salsa jar at 3 AM

[@rosez7870]

Same! Except its 2 in the afternoon

[@moldyrefrigerator]

The hot water for 30 seconds did the trick for me

[@rosez7870]

@@moldyrefrigerator I tried that and it didn't work.... I used a lighter and that worked. That lid was very stubborn.

[@moldyrefrigerator]

@@rosez7870 that’s smart!

[@Hellavenly]

im trying to open the avocado salsa

[@FilipVydra]

Sometimes Tech Insider explains rocket science, and other times you find jar-opening tutorials..

[@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695]

😂

[@DK-mq9zf]

I googled open jar lid and this helped me eat my tosito chips at 3am with Nuevo Tex Mex sauce. But damn, it's 2018 and we still have jars like this? Come on..

[@pineapple-rr5hl]

I mean it helped

[@peejaysolis4532]

It's more helpful than other rocket science stuff helped me open a jar at 3 am

[@Makaylakay1213]

I was trying to drink apple cider a friend made for us, this saved my day off 😂

[@sheharananayakkara1509]

Do the spoon trick guys ! It works ! So well ! Thanks for the video mate ! You saved my lunch 😂

[@KiwiSR8]

Yep worked for me

[@seraqy1851]

the moment i saw this, i immediately tried this first and it worked !!!! thanku

[@motz0cheeeow_rex]

same!

[@pranav_pradeep]

Yes this works

[@kbt4115]

Heating the jar under hot water + spoon technique = Super Kai Earning Dragon Ball Z fusion. Not even would a "Cell Saga" infused jar be able to withstand the power of this fusion power! Never again shall I be beaten by a stubborn jar nemesis!

[@anupama752]

Man that spoon hack is so spot on !!!!!! Was struggling with my jam jar in the morning for the breakfast. Finally got it done 💯

[@porfiriato84]

I just came to say the same. I could not open this salsa jar and spoon opened it immediately haha.

[@AimashitaKarou]

SAME

[@JoeySch]

can confirm the spoon trick made it sp easy

[@WildKat25]

The best way to open a jar (without ruining the lid by bending it) is the turn the jar upside down with the lid on a hard and flat surface (like tile, linoleum, stone counters etc. Not something soft or that can damage like wooden floors). With the jar in both hands smack the lid flat against the hard surface several times with force (don't break the jar). The pressure of the air in the jar will change suddenly as the lid hits the surface and the food inside moves. The lid will pop off easily afterwards. If you get good you just have the hit the lid once on the surface and you can open it. I had to open more than 200 super large pickle jars for volunteer events. Works everytime, even with sticky lids for previously used jam jars.

[@TheLegend-mu6zg]

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[@juliuscarrasquillo5833]

THANK YOU

[@WildKat25]

Julius Carrasquillo Your welcome!

[@ichrakchannel-6944]

You’re a Star !! I’d tried everything in this video but only your trick worked !

[@TheSinaninceer]

You are a saint

[@wiediejahreszeit]

I’ve been trying to open this god damn jar for the last two weeks and the spoon hack finally opened it!!! Thanks

[@sagaratsea]

The spoon trick worked for me too :)

[@deekaulitzify]

It's 2am and I'm craving for cheese spread on my sliced bread. It was a relief to hear the popping sound after a few tries using the spoon 😂😂😂

[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

Holy ***! That worked so incredibly and amazingly easily! Put the spoon in the edge, and barely had to move it to hear the "pop"! Brilliant. This is the best method by far. Can't believe I made it to my age without knowing this.

[@draniwnorelga9126]

Caught me on the same situation lol

[@draniwnorelga9126]

@@deekaulitzify it made me smile to know someone who went through the same trials in life😁😅😂😂

[@singingPanda420]

I thought the wooded spoon was silly but I tried it and it actually worked! Thank you so much😊

[@lauranolan4744]

It worked Brilliantly 😂

[@jhoncarlmuyso379]

Same hahahaha

[@sovania1381]

I strongly believe you are never too old to learn new tricks..thank you for this video. I used the rubber gloves idea and it worked yay!

[@CrystalKyd]

Who believes that silly saying

[@tundrlite9909]

Everyone ❤😊

[@henrychua7911]

I use 9mm pistol to open the jar lid.

[@tjboone]

Introducing the new *KITCHEN GUN!*

[@leo-fe1mv]

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[@christianmartinez6767]

Chua Li I use a mini uzi.Gets the job done

[@jpecco9668]

What if you dont have one🤨

[@imafemale4365]

😂😂😂😂😂 Excessive but if it gets the job done

[@RK-ep8qy]

Or you could use the ancient Asian method of using the clothes you're wearing for better grip

[@rodrikforrester9343]

@@therevoltingpleb as turk we do that too

[@sruto]

that's an asian thing? never knew that, i do it too

[@hassansaddozai6399]

Yah....my grandma also does that....

[@hassansaddozai6399]

@@-NFG no you are dumb

[@Toadstar0]

Sometimes the cloths make your grip slippery thpugh, depends what you wear

[@Wizard_Graphics]

The wooden spoon method worked like a charm and it saved me from losing my mind while being terribly hungry.

[@clipsbelike2019]

mine is the metal hahaha

[@danniie6968]

Thank you. The spoon hack worked perfectly 😊

[@KiwiSR8]

Same hahah

[@ramadan650]

I tried every one of these, even tried boiling water, but there was just this one jar that was just SO stubborn, and it was only until I broke the actual lid itself that the seal broke. Boy, that was an experience.

[@normanocampo4466]

Just get a spoon, PRY open under the lid, easy peasy, NO long process

[@zayedzihan6594]

​@normanocampo4466 thank u man, finally opened my ginger garlic paste jar with the spoon...I tried heating the lid, plastic, tried to get a better grip none of them worked except for the spoon lever mechanism

[@hankaunamatototota8211]

I CAN’T OPEN THE JAM. EDIT: OMG I DID IT WITH HOT WATER AND PLASTIC WRAP ...but now my toast is cold.

[@lemonsauce6377]

I tried everything i could and i still can't get it open....i'm just going to get the hammer now.... Edit: also if plastic wrap and hot water doesn't work then bang the lid on like a table or something and it will eventually work! Just try not to break the jar! Right as i was about to get the hammer i saw a comment about this and i tried it. I finally got it to open! but now my toast is cold too...

[@Vallenium2]

You guys have pickles on your toast???

[@lemonsauce6377]

@@Vallenium2 no well atleast I don't I don't like pickles...

[@onlysoraya]

Replica it literally says “jam”

[@kunalmahajan9489]

I did the same and worked for me instead of plastic wrap I used a cloth

[@silviabarellini6041]

It did work for me with elastic band!!! Thank you - you are a genius. Prior today, I spent 2 days trying to open this jar and almost crack my wrist bones

[@happybebebe]

This was so useful! The 30 seconds in the hot water worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@pekosweko]

salsa won’t open, guess i’ll die UPDATE: I OPENED IY IM SO HAPPY Zhukwjs

[@Kxoru813]

I had the same problem with salsa LOL

[@cascottage]

@a Distraction IM LITERASLLY ABOUT TO HAVE A MELTDOWN BECAUSE I CANT OPEN MY TOSTITOS JAR KJASDFHAKLJSDFHKAJLSDAJKLF

[@breaunaharris7385]

@@Kxoru813 lol im here bcuz of the spinach dip😖😖😖

[@zashiakinery9489]

MINE DID TOOO🥰🥰🥰

[@okreally325]

cool

[@Pocketlint143]

My husband is currently deployed, and I had the MOST stubborn jar of salsa in DA WORLD. Thanks to your techniques, I was able to open it! Thanks!

[@MrStatic9000]

@@infotroll Me too! I hope they're both okay.

[@AedanBlackheart]

Still to this day, the woman needs her man to open a jar. It's actually sweet, hehe

[@hweart]

@@AedanBlackheart "need", no buddy need is not the word. on the other hand it'd be nice to have someone open a stubborn jar lid for me 😂 u were watching this video for a reason too

[@ketas]

also works for bottom "lids"

[@user-ti2ml2si7i]

The gloves didn't work but the plastic wrap worked withing seconds! Thank you!

[@markusaurelius777]

Yellow gloves always work for me !!

[@drrice1123]

All those jars have their seals already broken

[@stanleythehandsome5402]

Dont you say?

[@astralwings1458]

The one with warm water really helped 😂 thank you

[@angelclstudioartgallery591]

You are a life saver the rubber gloves helped thanks so much I been trying to open a container I had which never could get open and today it opened thanks so much

[@winkowinko]

I’m really grateful for this video. the metal spoon tactic helps me to open the jar easily without exerting that much strength. The only thing i did different was, i place the jar upside down and use the metal spoon to push the trapped air out

[@tjboone]

Gee, those lids sure do get you in a *pickle.*

[@tjboone]

That pun was *saucy.*

[@tjboone]

I'm going to *artichoke* you for that.

[@masonplayz2283]

Stop *replying* to yourself.

[@fuyufuma]

Lmfao

[@cian2168]

God, I really like *spaghetti.*

[@manicdeppressivejoker2457]

First one I tried worked. Better than screaming “OPEN SEASME” for god knows how long.

[@faithhuisman5073]

dang, I tried the screaming method too. No luck. Plastic wrap worked tho

[@1963twinkle]

😱 Thank you so much!! lid been stuck for days now nothing worked 😭 until I watched your video the spoon idea was my savior 😀👋🏼

[@defaltmarkowicz527]

I had a jar that I couldnt open for 3 weeks, you just helped me open it. THANK YOU INSIDER!

[@59weehen]

You just saved my life, my wrist was killing me and I had friends coming for dinner, used the spoon and it opened, Thank you 💕

[@derprex2453]

I use a hammer, works every time.

[@petert.52]

hammer and screw driver, "pop" :)

[@suddu1016]

thanks

[@luciovids9208]

Hammer worked great. Thanks Derp

[@rehanaparvin7320]

Yeah, same!

[@jamiawilliams1923]

Thank you for these tips!

[@subhasundar9881]

Tapping the jar lid with wooden spoon worked for me. Thank you.

[@barbarariley3488]

Its really nice to see even young strong guys have trouble opening these dang lids. I am a senior lady and not being able to open a lid made me feel like I was losing it.

[@BigPuddin]

Therein lies the issue. Many modern men are incredibly weak.

[@kellymcdonald3830]

Thank you! After watching your helpful video, I pushed the corner of a flat head screwdriver under the edge of a stuck lid, and 'pop', pressure released, lid opened easily. Appreciate you taking the time to share this!

[@nox.xeditz4501]

Ok no bc I did this and you have no idea how happy (and hungry) I was I also put it under REALLY hot water for 30 seconds

[@xxsempai3-340]

So satisfying when you finally get it open thanks a lot

[@Tessie626]

OMG whoever created this video thank you so much the tips really helped!

[@FaithfulOfBrigantia]

The spoon thing actually works like a charm.

[@martyna8596]

I couldn't do it with a spoon 😂 hot water helped me

[@lasa6619]

Yes the spoon thing works so easily than hot water thing ..!! Trust me and thank me n Ricardo C. Later 🤠👍

[@imback2killu328]

The can must be very technologically advanced for this channel to show them off

[@jrmoreno860]

Great video! You saved me a lot of extra drama getting a stubborn lid off. 🙏

[@SherriTVB14]

You are a life saver. I have rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes my jar opening aides are not made for certain jars. The spoon tricked worked on my jar of queso blanco I’ve been struggling with for 45 min 😂

[@ZieSpiralOut]

Me too! The RA and spoon! Salsa is mine now! 😊

[@kaeshirhoor5020]

Thanks a ton! Opened my jar while watching your hacks😊

[@mogcat8816]

Wow the rubber glove works like a charm!!

[@urspraveena]

Hot water on the lid works better . Thanks for the tip 👍

[@manomitadebnath4263]

I didn't expect it to work. Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@user-mk8bl1uc8x]

I had to make pasta and could not get the jar of sauce opened! Watched this video out of sheer hopelessness, tried the rubber band trick, didn't work. Then I tried the wooden spoon method and OMG the lid came off so easily. This video saved my dinner :')

[@ralloum.r.r8959]

Thank you. You saved my life spoon man.

[@kentbyron7608]

Helpful. We made pickles and I couldn’t get the lid open with a rubber circular hand mat made for this, so I tried dishwashing gloves and it worked! Some materials grip better than others. Gratitude!

[@yeannineme2653]

Thank you so much, I tried the gloves and the plastic wrap, FINALLY the rubber band made the trick ! I can now enjoy my artichokes 🥰

[@owlgreen6289]

Went with the plastic wrap just bc it was the first option and what I knew had close by. Worked like a charm

[@MsVictoria4ever]

The spoon worked after everything else I tried didn't. Thanks so much!

[@kelvinxyz]

Equalizing the pressure surely worked for me. Great Video!

[@hikari9837]

Just break the damn jar.

[@dandondayrit4471]

Can't even spell damn right.

[@blairwaterbottlewitch5182]

Rage Mode Wut Is ur profile picture from

[@hikari9837]

Dandon Dayrit well are you a spelling quiz bee genius to tell me that!!!

[@hikari9837]

Blair Waterbottle witch um it is anime which I got from the place known as the internet.😜

[@hikari9837]

Ata Sancaktar yeah it's fine People make mistakes you know.

[@karsh297]

Non of them helped me. I end up smashing it. Its now all on the floor. Do you have a tutorial how to clean the floor? Thankyou

[@traceycancio1795]

If companies cared about their customers.

[@ssidhpura05]

Great , the thermal one worked for me . Thank you for posting this video

[@muradosman9998]

Thanks a millions man. I was so frustrated. Thanks to you, I used a plastic glove and I was able to open it instantly.

[@gachamoon5652]

the rubber gloves worked so well now I can eat mi salsa and chips 0-0

[@slimjim2430]

For real tho that was a pain until the gloves came in handy glove 🧤

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

*I JUST WANT MY ICE CREAM MAN* Edit- the plastic wrap worked so well wtf

[@sour7811]

I'm sorry but who has ice cream in a jar-

[@yiwentan8219]

Useful tips! Thank u!

[@sumesh6661]

Thermal expansion trick worked 💪 perfectly! Thank you 😊

[@euquariate]

thank you for saving my life, I was about to die of hunger.

[@AlansontheAnimator]

Why did I even subscribe to this channel?

[@epicscreenname989]

Alanson Cleveland this channel has had the same problems for years

[@donnatrevithick1318]

Fantastic... the tea spoon worked for me! Thank you!

[@NikhilSharad]

Thanks! I was struggling with a jar and the spoon method worked like a charm.

[@EmoFemboyHunter69]

I literally am eating pickles at 2am now

[@redactedfl3sh274]

Step one: try finding a strong person Step two: thank that person Step three: enjoy whatever's in that jar

[@sewwoollyltd4509]

THANK YOU!!!!! I have been trying to open this jar of salsa for over 10 mins. Your spoon trick worked.

[@theonethatcamefromyomama]

The gloves did the job perfectly, thank you so much!

[@oogabooga3170]

Instructions unclear Ended up burning my pointer finger and thumb, wasting cling wrap, stretching out all my bands and breaking my wooden spoon in the process... LUCKILY I was able to open my strawberry jam jar and have a delicious strawberry jam sandwich! 😅

[@seekforjannah2432]

I can do it easily

[@21agam]

Just put lid around flame for 5 sec

[@nicolebergles5695]

agam sethi I did that now my lid is melting...omg Nvm lmao

[@shrutichaddha1082]

Thank you for saving my soul at 5 am in the morning!❤

[@mrso_myjourney]

Thank you, the 1st hack with cling film/plastic wrap worked!!!!

[@ZAKK7JAZ]

Bruh, I tried banging it with a spoon and it actually worked! 😂😂😂

[@daniellepreyar]

I've been trying to open a jar of trader Joe's bean dip for a week now...damn it. 😩

[@robertmichael9718]

Try using a butte ett knife and try hitting the side of the lid against the table about 18 time then use the knife works nicely

[@user-nt2dl1fx8w]

You have my gratitude

[@dinayansane7524]

Thank you sir. The hot water and music helped me lol

[@myracruz9637]

Thank you! The spoon-tapping trick did it for me.

[@fulufhelonemurangoni6884]

Very much helpful, thank you.

[@sumeetahuja5039]

These all work. Thank you!

[@karenmicayabas6146]

Very big help! Actually works!

[@sandystoffer264]

I just tried the plastic wrap method and it worked!!! My wrists hurt from trying, looked this up lol and I did just that and it opened!!?? Where have you been all my life!!? My gosh!🤣😂🎉

[@priyasri111]

The glove idea worked, thanks 👍

[@baljinderramchurn3461]

Thank you!! The spoon idea worked easily.

[@desertwindsurfer8438]

Greetings and WOW, Using a spoon to pry the lid worked instantly on a 64 ounce jar of artichokes that are always hard to open. Thank you so much, Peace to you

[@LauraConstancio]

Thank you! My shoulders are literally on fire trying to open a jar and all the guys are not here at the moment! wooden spoon helped me. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@martinlopez1184]

The hot water did the trick - Life saver. Thank you!

[@miaholmgren1517]

Thank you for the tip! It worked by using the spoon trick!

[@ksj1980]

I wish i could give you a million dollars.... spoon trick worked like magic.. thanks a ton!

[@carloscastelli8152]

Thank you so much for enlightening people😊

[@itsyaboybeefboy8504]

I really needed this in my life, ty for your contribution to society 😌

[@Blyskawic4]

I can't believe the plastic wrap one worked, it actually worked on my Salsa, thank you very much, much appreciated.

[@boodacha1]

So glad I found this post. Really craving a little salsa. The spoon trick worked!

[@preciousokolo8945]

The spoon hack worked really well and smooth!

[@jillymouseful]

Thanks for sharing that 🙏 listening from Ireland ☘

[@ceidybellehita7928]

OMG using the rubber band method worked! Thank u so much!!!🙏🏼

[@johnwayne3101]

Spoon trick worked. Thank you!!

[@raulbyrd873]

Thank you, Worked like a charm.

[@swiftandjadachannel3744]

Omg it actually work. I’ve been Tryna Open this tostitos jar for 2HOUR! I’m so happy 😁

[@ebenaturu5473]

This was so helpful… Thanks alot

[@elizabetheno5694]

Thank you, dear. I used the spoon method and it went through.

[@tuannguyen-yt8ty]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@rafunderburk]

THANK YOU!!! Been trying to open one of those gizmos called "Magic Stove" and jumped on KZbin for help. I tried all your approaches. The hot water trick was what finally got it open, although I'm convinced all the others I tried prior to that helped loosen it somewhat. AGain, thank you!