"There is one trick, and it's already in your kitchen: a spoon. Who knew a humble spoon could be so versatile? It's one of the best hacks that will help you open stubborn jars. When faced with a stubborn jar lid, flip the offending container upside down and give the base a whack with a spoon. If that doesn't work, firmly tap across the lid or wedge the spoon underneath the lid and push upwards."
"If, despite your valiant efforts with a hastily-grabbed spoon, your lid still isn't budging, there are alternative methods you can lean on. Occasionally, the vacuum is strong enough to warrant other options. Before you dash towards extreme measures, though, evaluate your technique. Firstly, try twisting the lid through a rough towel or wearing rubber gloves. If neither works, attempt it with your weaker hand - weirdly, this sometimes works."
A spoon can open stuck jar lids by breaking the vacuum seal. Flipping the jar and whacking the base with a spoon, tapping across the lid, or wedging the spoon under the lid and levering upwards can dislodge the seal and allow air to enter. The underlying mechanism is an accidental vacuum that pulls the lid down; releasing that seal equalizes pressure and produces a popping sound. If a spoon fails, alternative approaches include twisting with a rough towel or rubber gloves, trying the weaker hand, squeezing the lid sides to release pressure, or running hot water around the lid to use thermal expansion.
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