TEA TOWEL OR CLING FILM... OTHER JAR HACKS

● RUBBER GLOVE: Just make sure they are clean and dry. Downside: None.

● HOT WATER: Run under hot water for 30 seconds while rotating jar. Downside: Hands could get burnt.

● TEA TOWELS: Use to grip lid. Downside: Grip is not as tight as with gloves.

● TAP JAR: Knock lid against countertop a few times. Downside: Could mark surface.

● SLAP JAR: Tip downward at 45 degrees and firmly slap bottom with your hand until you hear seal pop. Downside: Discomfort from hitting jar.

● WOODEN SPOON: Use to tap edge of lid a few times on each side. Downside: Not as easy as rubber gloves.

● CLING FILM: Cover lid and sides with cling film, twist lid. Downside: Less comfortable than gloves and more wasteful.

● ELASTIC BAND: Wrap band tightly around rim and open as normal. Downside: Tricky to get right and too fiddly.

● SCISSORS: If handles have small blunt serrations on the inside, use these to grip lid and pry open. Downside: Potential hazard of scissor blades.

● SHARP KNIVES: Use to ‘pop’ the lid by manoeuvring under the rim. Downside: Potentially dangerous if knife slips.