Loosen tubes and lids more easily

11.01.2012 1 minute read From Editorial team

Glue tubes that have not been used for a while are often no longer easy to open. However, that doesn't mean they have to be thrown away immediately. Here we have a tip:

Open glue tubes more easily

Place the tube upside down in hot water for a few minutes.

By the way: this also works for pickle jar lids that are too tight – simply pour hot water over them!

Photo by Janine, meinhaushalt.at

Read also: Remove glue residue from hands

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's days. As a mother of twins she also writes honestly and without filters about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics.More about the site

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