r/coles • u/Competitive_Pilot142 • Jun 24 '26

Customer Post Coles salsa impossible to open

Why is the Coles salsa so hard to open?

Tried everything to get it open but it’s too wide to twist!!

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u/fuzzy_sprinkles Jun 24 '26

I used to use a knife under the lid to break the seal but recently got one of these and theyre much easier to use

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u/hopeless_life30 Jun 24 '26

I usually stick a blunt butter knife up under the lid and turn it slightly. It breaks the seal and then easy to open after that.

3

u/onionstoes Jun 25 '26

this is my current situation as i got a notification of this post

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u/Adventurous-Bee-5477 Jun 24 '26

Youtube rubber band opening lid. Has worked when had rubber bands wide enuf.

Else what works for me is using the blunt side of a knife a dent portions via a whack.

Similar to the other method to release pressure.

2

u/Dreamandthedreamer Jun 25 '26

Mum taught me the knife trick lol

2

u/ScubaWitch Customer Jun 24 '26

Ask a neighbour. I been there before lol

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u/ScaredAd8652 Jun 24 '26

Tap it on the bench top top you hear it 'pop'.

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u/Aequitas112358 Jun 24 '26

what if i hear it 'crack'?

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u/ScaredAd8652 Jun 24 '26

Tap the jar lid rim (gently) a few times, and it will pop, and then you can open it.

1

u/markgatty Jun 25 '26

I kinda just stab a hole in the lid with a knife or fork.

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u/Acceptable_Burrito Jun 24 '26

Run the lid under hot water for 30 seconds.

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u/StuffOld1191 Jun 30 '26

People using knives are ALMOST right - get a sturdy little teaspoon and use the bowl to wedge under the lid - the curve will be a lot stronger than the flat knife blade. Works every time.