Open Jars With The Kitchen Tool That Doesn't Take Up Any Drawer Space

Every once in a while, we encounter an incredibly stubborn jar that simply refuses to open, no matter how hard we try. Oftentimes this is because the last person to use the jar screwed the lid on too lightly. Another likely culprit is that the jar was first packed at a warmer temperature and cooled after it was sealed, creating external pressure and a vacuum seal effect. Whatever the reason for your hard-to-open jar, it can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, an under cabinet jar opener is an easy solution for opening up tight jars that won't interfere with the organization of your kitchen drawers.

While there are a plethora of tricks for how to open stubborn jars, including heating up the jar, breaking the seal with a bottle opener, and using a rubber band for a little extra friction, these aren't necessarily the easiest solutions. Additionally, those solutions may not be the most feasible for anyone who struggles with wrist ailments or pain. Under cabinet jar openers can open jars very quickly, and they're also acceptable solutions for seniors or anyone who suffers from arthritis and physically struggles to open jars, tight or otherwise. There are handheld jar opener options on Amazon as well, but if you're already struggling to free up kitchen space, then you might not want to deal with finding storage for another gadget. Plus, an under cabinet drawer opener will be easier to keep track of as it will be installed under your cabinet for easy access every time you need to open a tight jar.

The first step of installing the jar opener is to peel off the adhesive cover and stick it underneath a cabinet that's within easy reach. Additionally, it's recommended to mount the jar opener to the bottom of the cabinet with screws to prevent it from detaching. Once it's securely attached, you can slide the lid of any size jar into the teeth, give it a twist, and the lid should pop right off. V-shaped under cabinet jar openers typically have a set of teeth that grip onto the jar, allowing it to pop open easily.

Users of under cabinet jar openers seem to be quite pleased with the results, noting that the openers are very discreet in the kitchen, easy to install, and make opening stubborn jar lids very easy. It's important to note that while this tool has been reviewed to work well with glass jars, there are mixed results on whether it's adept at opening jars with plastic lids. Many customers have reported that the tool works fine opening all types of jar lids, while another user has mentioned that the product "opens jars with metal caps perfectly. Not so for three plastic ones. Won't grip those" (via Amazon). There are a variety of under cabinet jar opener tools available on Amazon, including a jar opener made from plastic with over 26,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.7 stars, or if it better suits your kitchen cabinet colors, there is also an option for a stainless steel under cabinet jar opener.