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If you’re having trouble opening a jar, try using a rubber glove or a wide rubber band to help you get a better grip on the lid. If that doesn’t work, hold the jar tightly in your non-dominant hand and tilt it at a 45-degree angle so you can see the bottom. Then, slap the bottom of the jar with your dominant hand firmly, but not so hard that you hurt your hand or break the jar! If it works, you should hear a pop, and the lid should come off easily. For tips on using heat to loosen a lid, read on!