Don’t you hate it when you want to treat yourself with a few pickles, but you can’t open the jar to get to them because of a stuck lid? Well, thanks to a simple trick from writer and television personality Martha Stewart, this won’t be an issue anymore.
In a video recently shared on her TikTok, Stewart demonstrated how to open a stubborn jar without much fuss. Her trick helps even when jar openers fail.
According to Stewart, all you need to do is place several fat rubber bands around the lid. This will give you a good grip and make opening a stubborn jar a walk in the park.
The reason why this trick works is because the rubber bands allow for a better grip while easing the strain that turning the lid causes to your arm.
Stewart’s trick seems foolproof, but in case it doesn’t help, you can always try some alternative methods to open a jar with a stuck lid. For example, you can tap the jar from the bottom to loosen the seal and make the lid easier to open. Also, placing a lid under running hot water for a few minutes will cause the lid to expand slightly and allow for easier turn.
