The quintessential mundane household task. A few tips:
- Are you sure it won't explode? Most things in jars don't, but are you absolutely sure? Might want to stand over the sink.
- Are you sure it's a twist? Most jars are, but there's exceptions. Pulls can still be easier to pull while twisting though.
- Wrap a towel around the lid or sides for more grip. In a pinch, the bottom of your shirt works too.
- If the jar is flexible, squashing it into a slight oval (even without twisting the lid) can help dislodge the sides.
- Pushing down while turning often makes it easier to keep your grip.
- If it's truly dire and you have enough flexibility, try sitting down and holding the jar between your feet, not just a hand. Preferably with something inbetween for hygiene. Your legs are almost certainly better than your grip strength.
- Hot water can help with particularly cold items, but be careful you don't start cooking it by accident.
- If there's something stuck in the twist, try alternating running warm water under the rim and poking it with a butter knife.
- The first time is the worst time, unless you overtighten. Don't overtighten. If there's resistance, you're probably good. If you're worried about leaks, tilt it sideways as a test instead of arbitrarily tightening.
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Nightly Notes
Listicles always got on my nerves primarily because the numbering is arbitrary. Ordered and numbered are not the same thing.
I use bulleted lists here because they're a fast way to organize thoughts. I doubt anyone will get much out of any individual bullet, but I expect for any given person there's probably one or two things which will be a mild improvement.
Also, it's easy to write and I'm tired today. Who said you can't have both?
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