Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!

[Taranta]

I know this is a first world problem, but if anyone can offer any cunning solution to aid me try and get into these jars I would be most grateful. I have tried the usual techniques, tapping lid on floor, even took a hammer to one in a fit of pique. Nothing. Nothing at all...gah!

THREE POUNDS FECKIN' FIFTY? FOR 150g OF TUNA?

Have I wandered into the millionaires' section of Mumsnet?

@VickyEadieofThigh

THREE POUNDS FECKIN' FIFTY? FOR 150g OF TUNA?

Have I wandered into the millionaires' section of Mumsnet?

This is not ordinary tuna, this is tuna that can only be opened by the son of god.

@VickyEadieofThigh it’s over £10 where I live but I think Allah must cost more.

soupdragon

I was worried you were going a bit M&S there but you nailed it

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I'll get my coat shall I and suffocate in this bloody heat

Oh this thread is magnificent. Thank you Mumsnet.

I'd highly recommend putting on your rubber washing up gloves. This usually twists the lid off easily. The other option is to wind a thick elastic band around the lid. Hey presto it takes the lid off when you turn it. Good luck 🤗

@Haggiseater

I'd highly recommend putting on your rubber washing up gloves. This usually twists the lid off easily. The other option is to wind a thick elastic band around the lid. Hey presto it takes the lid off when you turn it. Good luck 🤗

@Haggiseater

I think "good luck" is a bit redundant for a problem that was posted in July 2020

My sincere apologies. I'm a newbie here.

Give the jars a hot bath?

Not rtwf so may have been mentioned (or you may have solved it!) but there is a whole episode of Paddington (the newer series) which addresses this specific problem in relation to a jar of marmalade.

Oh, just clocked zombie thread .

use Rubber gloves - never fails

I realised that when one passes 50 strength starts to fade slowly. Whilst I used to go to the gym I haven't been in three years having suffered a slight injury. One thing I noticed was nothing was ever said about grip so I invested in these. I can open 99% of jars but may need a dry teatowel to get a decent purchase on the lid.

How long did it take to see a difference from using those grippers and what exercises do you do with them?

Yes,I have that problem, not that I've weak, just no grip, keep sandpaper in your junk drawer,it a godsend for me

TFW you get resurrected wayyy later than the third day 👻

Try this to open jars. Insert a knife between lid and jar and gently twist till the thing on top of lid that tells you it's fresh pops up. Then just unscrew lid

Never fails me!

I can't believe I read this over 2 years ago! Where has the time gone.

It's been 2 years, Barry. The jar's open.

I know this is a zombie thread but I have today this:

I made bores tuna pasta bake tonight. Omg . It was supposed to do two meals but I went for seconds ☺️.
Bloody lovely .

OP here. Returning just to say my flirtation with naice tuna in fiercely-lidded glass jars is well and truly over. Just as well as I’d have to remortgage to afford the like these days!
@JesusInTheCabbageVan will be doubtless unsurprised to learn I have returned to the trusty tinned variety far better suited to my soft London doll hands.