Open Stubborn Mason Jar – Easy With These Tricks

The three-knock method with a difference: this is how the mason jar opens easily

From “sticking a knife under the rim” to “knocking on the bottom of the jar” – there are all sorts of home remedies for the easiest way to open a mason jar. In any case, the following method works just as well:

1. Take the glass and hold the rim towards a stable surface such as a table.
2. Now tap the rim of the glass a few times around its own axis on the table. This will loosen the metal a bit.
3. For a better grip, you can then put canning gum around the lid. You should then be able to easily remove the cover.

The solution for everything: duct tape

With duct tape you can not only repair a broken cable yourself but also open unruly mason jars:

1. To do this, cut about 30cm from the duct tape roll and stick it on the lid of the jar.
2. The adhesive tape should cover about a quarter to half of the lid (see picture gallery). You should also stick the tape over the edge of the lid to increase grip.
3. You can further optimize the protruding end of the tape by pressing the adhesive surfaces together.
4. Now if you gently pull on the tape while holding the jar with your other hand, the jar should open more easily.