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Put Away Those Rubber Grippers! There’s a *Much* Easier Way to Open a Tightly-Sealed Jar

published Sep 12, 2023
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Someone opening jar of pickled cucumbers
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In a recent Instagram post, @CountryHomes.Charm showcased a very easy tip for opening sealed jars, and it only requires the use of a bottle opener. That’s right — a bottle opener

Although the lid of a jar is screwed on, the force applied by the bottle opener when applied in traditional fashion releases the pressurized air from the jar and allows you to unscrew the lid with ease. It’s a pretty smart workaround, and one that I kind of can’t wait to try myself!