1 household item can open stubborn jars without any effort

A common struggle in the kitchen is trying to open a jar without causing any injuries. Some people might spend ages attempting to access their favourite foods, resulting in a lot of blood, sweat and tears.

However, it appears you don’t need any fancy gadgets or a towel for this task, but just one item you likely already have in your drawers. A woman on TikTok demonstrated a simple life hack – all without breaking a sweat.

The user, known as Leyla, who has an impressive 98,800 followers, didn’t even leave her seat to open her jar of pickles, showing how straightforward it can be.

In the video, which received 6,200 likes, she said: “Here’s a little tutorial on how I open my jars.

“So you put the knife in here, don’t turn it to the side, you turn it away from you. You let some air in…”

Then moments later, you can hear a click as she added: “Just like that and then it opens easily.”

Leyla decided to make a video to help people with this daily struggle. Her caption read: “For everyone asking how I open my jar in every video haha this is how!

“You don’t have to do it this way just showing you how I do it for everyone asking.”

Many people rushed to the comments section to express their surprise at how simple it was. One said: “I do this but not upside down.”

Another added: “I just stab the lid,” while a third chimed in: “Just pierce the lid.”

Someone even joked that’s what husbands are for.

Meanwhile, another individual suggested the hack is safer with a spoon rather than a knife.

Anyone who has ever been in a hurry to get into a jar knows how frustrating it can be to use all your strength to pry it open.

To deal with a stubborn jar, first enhance your grip with a rubber glove or dish towel, then place the band around the lid.

If the lid remains stuck, you could attempt to break the vacuum seal, such as running the lid under hot water, tapping it with a spoon or firmly slapping the bottom of the jar.

Alternatively, you could invest in specific tools for the task, like a jar opener which works wonders within seconds.