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Separating Plastic Drinking Cups?

How do you pull apart two plastic tumblers, that are stuck together?

By MARY from Leominister, MA

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July 31, 20090 found this helpful
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If there's any gap between the two tumbler lips, trickle warm water into that area. The water may act as a buffer and lubricant. Wiggle the two tumblers in opposing directions. You could also submerge the two tumblers in warm water (dishwater worked for me,) and try this same technique.

 

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July 28, 20090 found this helpful

Try putting the outside one under hot water (so it expands), & maybe put ice-water in the inter most one (so it contracts).

If they are super-stubborn, grab them with pliers that have masking or duct tape wrapped over the ends so it won't mar the plastic.

 
July 29, 20090 found this helpful

Set the outside one in a pot of steaming water on the stove for a bit, remove, and quickly fill the inner one with ice.swirl around for a second or two, and tug!

 

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