[Leenie]

For smaller lids, open a bottle by placing the bottle between the door and the door jamb. Apply pressure on the door and twist the bottle.

I do the same , and large jars use the hook on a can opener.

 

[Viellarde]

Dennis R's Morning Joke. What did Cinderella say when her photos did not arrive? 'Some day my prince will come.

My daily lament at the slow office printer! Replace prince with prints.

 

[Viellarde]

Hitting the lid on the side with a tablespoon also works, a couple of hits and you hear the ‘pop’ seal broken, easy to open

Yep and been doing the knife one for years, just make sure it’s a blunt knife like a butter knife.

Me too for vacuum sealed lids, but I didn't know this works on screw lids. I use a square of rubber or similar like a 'pot-resting-mat' for these.

 

[Viellarde]

If all else fails , there is an item called a "Jarkey" that works to break the airlock.
Costs about $ 6

I have one but I wouldn't use it on a screw top.

 

[Littleboy8]

Me too for vacuum sealed lids, but I didn't know this works on screw lids. I use a square of rubber or similar like a 'pot-resting-mat' for these.

It is for vacuum sealed lids not screw top as far as I know

 

[Viellarde]

It is for vacuum sealed lids not screw top as far as I know

Thanks for confirmation. The original story said screw lid or screw top jar, which is why I was confused.