Where Can I Find A Round Rubber Jar Opener

By zberryman (Guest Post)

I want to thank everyone too. My mother is 87 and I cannot open jar either because of carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. She remembers the old rubber jar openers like the one you asked for. Now I bet I can get several for us. Every store owner I asked had not clue what they were!

Thanks again---you've made 2 "old" ladies very happy (and their hands won't hurt opening jars anymore!)

By debi (Guest Post)

The picture posted, I have that one and it kinda sucks. It tears if the jar is ribbed. For example, I only typically need a jar opener for my Vanilla Extract. It's always so tight that my boyfriend ripped that opener. We use pliers. Anyway I did a search and found this site, http://www.fantes.com/openers.html. Go down about halfway, it says "Round rubber jar opener". They are $1 and then like $6 to ship. I am probably going to order from them.

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weezy1c

I found my rubber jar openers at my local Bi-Lo Store.It was in the aisle where they had the cleaners and and household things.It didn't cost much,and there were 5 to a pack.(Can't remember how much they were,cause I got them over a year ago.
Weezy

By Carol (Guest Post)

Ace Hardware has them for about $2.00.
Try googling 'rubber jar gripper' and 'jar and bottle openers'.

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HolJen

Wow..I checked here when I first posted my question and there were, I believe ,three replies. Now so many. I would just like to thank all those that replied. You all had great solutions. Thanks again. ~ Holly in Ga. :o)

By Millicent (Guest Post)

I got mine at WalMart....there were 4 in a package, in the housewares I think. You could also use that stuff you put in the kitchen drawers to keep things from sliding around...Don't remember the cost , but it wasn't much.

By Bunny (Guest Post)

I Googled "rubber jar opener" and got several links. I did the same search on ebay and came up with several too.

By Jean (Guest Post)

I recently found one at the Dollar General store.

By tamak (Guest Post)

Buy a roll of the new "spongy" drawer liner material (you can find it near the contact paper). Just use a small plate or toilet paper roll for cutting the circle shape. They work wonderfully as jar openers!

By Bunny (Guest Post)

I Googled "rubber jar opener" and got several links. I did the same search on ebay and came up with several too.

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Cyinda

How about going to a dollar store & using one of those flat rubber "Bathtub Plugs"?

By Melinda from Orlando,Fl (Guest Post)

I found a great jar opener at Cracker Barrel. It is rubbery and fits all different size jars. The cost is around $7 if I can remember correctly.

By Jan (Guest Post)

Hi,why don't you just ask someone who works in a garage to cut you a piece of inner tube from a tire (,they must have some that are to bad to patch,)in a circle and use that

By Brenda (Guest Post)

If you can't find exactly what you want, use a rubber glove with the ribbed edge toward the jar. I have opened jars this way for years.

By Toni (Guest Post)

What I find helps is using plain elastic bands (the thicker bands). I usually get them when buying broccoli at the supermarket and toss them into the elastic drawer. When needed, I wrap one or two elastic band(s), around the lid and the jar opens easily.

By Fawn. (Guest Post)

All you have to do is get some rubber shelf liner the stuff with the holes is fine when it wears out just cut out a new one .

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HolJen

Queenie,Mich & Mum ~ Hey guys, thanks for the speedy reply on my question. You each came up with great ideas. I went into another Google search and it popped up with about 8+ pgs. I appreciate all your suggestions and think I'll try out the shelf liner. Never thought of that. Again, thanks to the three of you. ~ Holly :o)

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QueenBeeCrafts

The new silicone hot pads that are in stores everywhere work great as jar openers - and double as hot pads so you get 2 items for the price of one - how thrifty is that!

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michawnpita

At the Dollar store or anyother store, get a rug gribber, rubber placement, or shelf liner, cut to your size and wa la!!

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Ann S

Hi Holly,

Try searching for 'rubber gripper jar opener' and you'll probably find it.

Here's one link where I found it;

http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/B31120231.htm

Mum