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    Why is it possible to loosen steel caps on screw-top bottles by dipping the cap in hot water?
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    The hot water will cause the cap to expand slightly, making it easier to unscrew it from the bottle. But it's not recommended to hold a glass bottle under hot water, as the change in temperature could cause the glass to shatter, especially if the bottle's contents are very cold.
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    I've been opening my water bottles by stabbing them for years now, and I can't find the twisty thing. Can someone be more specific about where it is?
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    The bottle's seal is a plastic ring located just below the cap. It usually blends in a little with the cap, but it's attached by a perforated line that you can break with a blade. Using a blade is always hazardous, but it's probably safer to slice the perforated seal than to stab your water bottle (and will yield more elegant results).
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    Which method is recommended?
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    I've had the most success using rubber bands, but hot water works well, too.
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    I have tried using hot water and a rubber band, but neither method worked. Do you have any other suggestions?
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    The tapping method is surprisingly underrated, but it always works for me. Just take the bottle and hit the cap against the edge of a table (tap it hard but not so hard it explodes). What works best for me is a "tap tap tap," and then I turn the bottle and do another "tap tap tap." Just do this all around the bottle and it'll definitely open!
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    How do I open a ridged plastic cap on a water bottle more easily?
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    Just put one or more rubber bands on it, then grip through them. They increase friction so your hand won't get cut.
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    How do I open a frozen water bottle that's filled to the top without breaking the bottle or waiting for it to melt?
    Jashandeep Singh
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    To open a frozen water bottle, hold it under warm tap water and then try to open.
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    I broke the seal, but the bottle still won't open. What do I do now?
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    Try soaking the bottle in hot water first. Then, try opening it by sticking a sharp knife up under the edges of the bottle cap and edging it all around.
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    I have no access to any of these methods, what do I do?
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    Ask a friend or family member to help you open it.
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    My 2-liter Coke bottle is stuck shut, and I've even tried using a knife to whittle a gap between the seal and the cap. What should I do?
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    Try the rubber band method, or just buy some more coke and save yourself the stress and pain.
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    How do I open a bottle of water if I have two arm and hand casts on?
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    Ask someone to help you. It would be impossible for you to open a bottle without using your hands/arms and you might hurt yourself further if you try.
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    Will this work with Powerade bottles?
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    Yes, Powerade and Gatorade bottles are exactly the same as water bottles, so you can use the same methods.
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