How do you open a jar if you have arthritis?
If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy. |
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| Maxine's Way
Go ask that very cute neighbor if he can open it for you. |
No brainer-- isn't that men are for?  |
| They make a large "v" shaped universal opener, looks like a large open scissors, with serrated edges that will grip the lid like the jaws of a wrench. I think most grocery stores have them with their cooking utensils. |
| We got my grandparents one of the electric openers. Looks like a metal can opener but open jars like magic. We searched for stuff to open for over an hour just to watch it work. It's hypnotic.
It's also only sold in areas where there aren't hot guys available. |
| Myway:slam the jar against the counter top, be careful when scooping the contents up not to get the bits and pieces of glass, they can be harmful. |
Slam top of jar against side of counter or ask the Hubby  |
| Turn over the jar and smack the bottom, or use the tip of a spoon inserted
just under the edge of the lid and pry up gently. Usually you will hear a small pop or hear the vacuum equalizing. Then it is really easy to turn open! Shellie |
| I have one of those V shaped things that was mentioned before, but it is mounted under the cabinet. The only problem I have with it is it is above the stove and at 5 ft tall I have a hard time reaching it. My son opens stuff for me too sometimes.
Safeway sells their name brand sourkraut (sp?) in a jar with a very wide mouth. I had it for weeks before anyone would open it for me. 
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If it's something I'm not going to use again (spaghetti jars for instance), I just poke a hole in the lid with a knife. It releases the pressure and the top comes right off. If I'll reuse the jar, I get hubby to open it.  |
My area seems to be short on the "cute guy" solution 
I take one of the old can openers, one end is pointed for cans, the other end rounded for pop bottles.... slip it under the edge of the lid and pry just til the seal pops. |
| We use one of those circular latex grippers. You put it over the lid and twist. Kind of works like the latex dish gloves. Contact Arthritis association to get a gripper. |
| Smash it with the flat edge of a butter knife along the edge of the lid on the jar til it pops. |
Quote: Smash it with the flat edge of a butter knife along the edge of the lid on the jar til it pops.
THats what I do and run it under hot water for a minute. I wish I had a hot neighbor to open the jars. |
| I use a method I saw on an old "I Love Lucy" show. You hit the top of the jar on the floor 3 times (it breaks the seal) then opens easily. It really does work. |
| Lol. This thread should be "How do you open anything with a broken elbow?" I still have the same answer-- find someone else to help! |
I'm a slammer and a knife knocker too (I've never broken the jar tho,  ) For small plastic tops like on BBQ sauce, I use the nutcraker or pliers. |
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