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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:40 PM Original message |
Any tips on get a lid off a jar of pasta sauce? |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
1. bang to bottom with your hand, then give it a twist |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
2. Break the jar and pick the glass outta the sauce |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
28. Use a sabre to cut the top off the jar, just like you see people do with... |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
3. Take the handle of a table knife and rap the corner of the lid... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Bingo -- this has never failed for me n/t |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. I do that except with a bottle opener. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. righto! n/t |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
23. I tried numerous variations on this theme |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
5. I usually hit the bottom of the jar with the palm of my hand then twist... |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
6. Step 1: Run hot water over the lid area |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:29 PM Response to Reply #6 |
18. This did it! |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. take an old fashioned can/bottle opener and release the vacuum |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
9. ... |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:36 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. I tried that.... |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
10. Turn jar upside down, whack it straight down on the countertop, lid side down. |
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Call Me Wesley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
11. All is said before: |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
13. Microwave for twelve minutes on HIGH |
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Twillig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:13 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. I disagree. |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:32 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. You guys are a riot |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. It doesn't have a plastic lid, idiot. It has a metal one. |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
14. 1) Tap the lid on the counter EXACTLY three times. Really. |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
16. Grasp the lid tightly and turn the jar |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:34 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. My grip wasn't strong enough for this, I think. |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. keep a rubber glove in the kitchen--it makes the job very easy, |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 08:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Hah! Just one rubber glove? |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
17. Fold over a piece of plastic wrap several times, hold it over the lid, and twist. Although |
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baby_bear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:30 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. What an interesting tip |
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texas1928 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
24. Put on a Nice clean white shirt... |
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carly denise pt deux (855 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
26. here's mine |
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carly denise pt deux (855 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
27. here's mine |
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KatyaR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
29. A couple of thick rubber bands around the lid help a lot. |
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ironflange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Don't bother with rubber bands |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:23 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Ditto |
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ironflange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 08:51 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Right on! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
35. put the rubber glove over the lid, then put it between a cupboard door and cupboard |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. Hot water on metal lid, tapping with knife COUNTERCLOCKWISE, or the "Easy Twist" |
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Ms_Dem_Meanor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
37. Try using a spoon to pop the seal. |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
38. Use the handle end of a knife and tap all around the lid |
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