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Impenetrable Bottles - is there an answer?

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annodomini Thu 30-Jul-20 14:18:07

I currently have two bottles of bleach and another of lavatory cleaner that I simply can't open. My hands have recently become stiffer than ever and can't grip the two gadgets I have bought to help me open these bottles. Has anyone found the answer to this problem? I can't go running to my neighbours whenever I need to open a bottle of bleach. I know it is possible to ask pharmacists to put tablets in containers that are easier to open, but not practicable to ask bleach and cleaner manufacturers to provide something similar.

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sf101 Fri 31-Jul-20 10:15:35

I have a long handled lassoo type gadget - zyliss is the name on it - it does all sizes from large jars of gherkins down to juice bottles.
I also use a nutcracker on the smallest bottle tops, never thought to use it on a squeeze and twist bottle, might try that next time.

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Nightsky2 Fri 31-Jul-20 10:20:18

Rubber gloves.

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NanTheWiser Fri 31-Jul-20 16:10:05

I’m fine with bleach bottles and the like, but I just couldn't open a bottle of tonic water the other day! Tried the rubber thingy, rubber gloves, and a rubber band with no luck, so resorted to the door jamb, and success!!

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