How to Open a Jar Lid in 1 Second

Ever wondered why jar lids are hard to open? Sometimes, even if you put so much force, it still won’t open. It can be very annoying, especially if you are really hungry. Whenever it happens to me, I usually hold the jar upside down and tap the back until the contents loosen up, but this trick does not work every time.

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These jars are hard to open because they are vacuum sealed to make sure the contents will not spill when transporting and keep the product fresh. Most of the time, the contents are heated before being transferred into a jar. When they cool down, the air between the contents and the jar lid also cools, which creates a vacuum.

If you are having a hard time opening a jar lid, try this genius hack by Vivid Photo Visual. All you need is a small knife. It only takes seconds to open it. Once you are used to it, you can do it in just a second. It is one of the most effective and easiest ways to open it without much effort or force.

Here’s another hack you might want to try: Genius Pouring Hack to Avoid Spilling

What You Need to Open a Jar Lid

• dull cutlery knife with a rounded top

How to Easily Open a Tight Jar Lid

Step 1:

Check the underside of the jar lid. Look for the little marks where they crimp the lid on.

Step 2:

Once you know where the crimp mark is, slice the tip of your knife right next to it and give it a turn. If you did it correctly, the pressure should now be gone.

Step 3:

You can easily pop the lid off without having to exert any force.

How to Open a Jar Lid in 1 Second