How to Open a Bottle without a Bottle Opener

If you don’t have a bottle opener on hand, there are other ways to open a bottle. If you are at home, you can use different tools to lift the bottle cap. When you’re out and about, maybe you have something in your pocket to open a bottle when needed. If you need to open the wine, you can find a way to remove the cork. No matter what type of bottle, you can open it easily!

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Use household items

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Pry the bottle cap with the edge of the spoon. Grasp the neck of the bottle with your non-dominant hand so that the hand holding the neck is 2.5 cm from the mouth of the bottle. Place the edge of the metal spoon under the bottle cap, with the handle close to your hand. Press down on the handle of the spoon to lift the bottle cap. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Be sure to choose a spoon that won’t bend or deform when you press on it.

Use scissors to make temporary bottle openers. Open the scissors so that the two blades open halfway to form a V shape and place the point of intersection of the two blades below the bottle cap. Press down on the handle of the scissors and squeeze the two blades slightly to pry the bottle cap open. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Another way is to cut around the edge of the bottle cap until it comes off.
Remember to keep the tip of the scissors facing away from you to avoid injury if it slips out.

Use a nail hammer to pry the bottle cap open. Place the tip of the nail hammer under the bottle cap. Pull the hammer handle down towards you to lift the bottle cap. Once the lid pops off, you can set the hammer aside and enjoy your drink! ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Be careful not to push too hard or the bottle will break.

Try twisting the bottle cap with an elastic band or cloth. Wrap the rubber band or cloth around the bottle cap a few times until you can secure it. Twist the cap of the bottle counterclockwise to see if it loosens. The leverage of the elastic can cause the bottle cap to rotate and come off. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

This can be difficult to do, as many bottle caps are not built to rotate.

Place the bottle cap close to the edge of the table to pop it on. Place the edge of the bottle cap against the edge of the table and tilt the bottle at a 30-degree angle. The non-dominant hand holds the bottle firmly, the dominant hand hits the bottle cap. It may take you 2-3 hits to get the cap off, but it eventually comes off due to the force of the blow. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Be careful not to break the bottle when you hit the cap.
Bottled drinks can start to bubble if it’s carbonated water. Be careful not to spill water on things that are difficult to clean.

Warning: This can damage the table, so you should only do it if you are sure the table can withstand it. Avoid using a wooden table as it is prone to cuts or dents.

Open a bottle of beer when not at home

Pry the bottle cap with the key until it falls off. Hold the top of the bottle firmly with the thumb of your non-dominant hand. Use the tip of your house or car key to slip under the edge of the bottle cap. Lift the tail of the key to pry the edge of the bottle cap off. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You may need to pry the bottle cap in several places for the cap to come loose. Squeeze around the bottle cap until it comes off.

Use a lighter to lift the bottle cap. Hold the bottle with your non-dominant hand so that your hand is about 2.5 cm from the cap of the bottle. Place the tail of the lighter under the rim of the bottle cap, sliding your hand up around the neck of the bottle to keep it in place. Press down on the lighter so that it is close to the bottle cap and lift the cap. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Use the edge of the belt buckle as a bottle opener. This works best if your belt has a metal buckle. Unlock and remove the belt for ease of use. Place the U-curve of the belt buckle under the edge of the bottle cap and pull the belt buckle back to break the cap and open the bottle. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Some belt buckles include bottle openers. Check to see if your belt buckle has a bottle opener in it.

Pry the bottle cap with a steel or titanium ring. Place your hand on the bottle cap so that your ring is on the underside of the bottle cap. Tilt the bottle at a 45-degree angle towards the hand so that it is firmly attached to the ring. Grasp the top of the bottle and tilt your hand so that the ring pry open the bottle cap. ^{[9] X Research Source}

If the ring begins to squeeze your finger before the bottle cap comes off, you should stop so you don’t get hurt.

Warning: Do not use precious metal rings such as gold or silver as they may deform when you try to open the bottle.

Open wine cork

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Screw a screw into the cork and use a hammer to pull out the nail to pry the cork up. Use your hand to screw the screw into the center of the wick and stop when the screw head is about 1.5 cm above the top of the button. Use the hammer to remove the nail firmly clamp the screw and shake it back and forth to loosen the cork. Try rotating the bottle until the cork pops off. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Tip: You can also use a drill to screw the screw into the cork, but be careful not to break the bottle wall.

Put a bottle of wine in your tennis shoe and knock on the wall if you don’t have any. Place the bottle of wine in the shoe and hold the bottle firmly against the sole of the shoe. Tap the heel of the shoe against a hard surface, such as a wall or table, so that the cork sticks out from the neck of the bottle. Once you get a grip on the cork, you can pull the rest out by hand. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Don’t wear heels or flats as you could accidentally break the bottle.

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Use a bicycle pump to push the cork out. Make sure there is a small needle attached to the pump head. Push the needle into the cork along the wall of the neck of the bottle so that it exceeds the bottom of the cork. Inject air slowly and watch to see if the cork sticks out of the neck of the bottle. Once the cork is firmly grasped, pull the cork out by hand. ^{[12] X Research Source}

If you don’t see any improvement after a few pumps, remove the needle from the bottle. Pressure can build up inside a wine bottle causing it to burst.

Advice

Always try screwing the bottle cap first to see if it’s a screw cap, or if you really need a bottle opener.

Warning

Do not attempt to open a bottle cap or cork with a sharp knife, as it may slip and you may be injured.

Things you need

Use kitchen utensils

Spoon
Drag
Hammer to remove nails
Table
Rubberband

Open a bottle of beer when not at home

Key
Lighter
Belt
Ring

Take the cork out of the wine bottle

Screws
Screwdriver
Hammer to remove nails
Tennis shoes
Bicycle pump

Steps

Use household items

Open a bottle of beer when not at home

Open wine cork

Advice

Warning

Things you need

Use kitchen utensils

Open a bottle of beer when not at home

Take the cork out of the wine bottle

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