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Make house cleaning faster and easier with the tips and tricks in these videos.
You Will Need
- A strong grip
- A towel
- Rubber bands
- A sponge
- A strong kitchen knife or screwdriver
Steps
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Step 1
Grab jar
Grab the base of the jar with one hand. With your other hand, firmly grasp the lid and turn it counter-clockwise.
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Tap the edge of the lid on the edge of a counter to help break the seal.
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Step 2
Use towel
Cover the jar with a towel to get a firmer grip if you cannot open the jar with your bare hand.
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Step 3
Run under water
Run hot water over the lid to help dissolve any liquid stuck under the lid.
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Step 4
Use rubber band
Wrap a thick rubber band around the lid to get a better grip.
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Use a couple of thin rubber bands if you can’t find a fat one.
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Step 5
Use wet sponge
Use a damp sponge to help you get a tighter grip.
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Step 6
Poke a hole
Use a strong kitchen knife or a screwdriver to pierce a hole in the lid. This will release the vacuum inside the jar and make it easier to open.
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The ancient Mayans drank liquid chocolate from ornate, cylindrical clay jars.
