Brisbane renter confused by mystery gadget in her new home before it was revealed as a jar opener

Renter spots a ‘bizarre’ contraption on the bottom of a kitchen cupboard in her new home – and you won’t believe what it’s for: ‘Best thing ever’ Woman confused by gadget in her rental home People online revealed it to be a jar opener By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:39 EST, 28 February 2023 | Updated: 22:40 EST, 28 February 2023 e-mail 4 View comments A renter has been left baffled after finding a ‘bizarre’ gadget on the bottom of a kitchen cupboard in her new home. The woman, from Brisbane , shared photos of the round contraption – which had two spiked blades on one side – and asked social media users to help solve the mystery. Some offered outlandish answers, before it was revealed the object was a jar opener.

A Brisbane renter was baffled by a strange object screwed to the bottom of her kitchen cabinets in her new home before people online revealed it to e a jar opener The opener can grab hold of any lid when wedged between the two sides. The blades provides grip and a simple twist will release the lid ‘Just moved into a new place and have this stuck to the bottom of the cupboard. Does anyone know what this could be?’ the woman asked in a post, One guessed: ‘Looks a like part of the turning shelf like lazy Susan and the rest went elsewhere.

‘ Poll Did you know what the renter’s contraption was? Yes No Did you know what the renter’s contraption was? Yes 52 votes No 62 votes Now share your opinion But several others soon confirmed the item was a jar opener. ‘I’ve got one and works really well,’ one woman said, while another called the gadget the ‘best thing ever’. The opener can grab hold of any lid of a jar or bottle when wedged between the two angled sides – whether it’s factory-sealed, child-proofed or even screwed on too tightly.

The blades provides grip and a simple twist will release the lid. It if often used by people with mobility issues, arthritis or weak hands and is designed to be fitted to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet to save bench space. Share or comment on this article: Brisbane renter confused by mystery gadget in her new home before it was revealed as a jar opener e-mail Add comment Comments 4 Share what you think Newest Oldest Best rated Worst rated View all The comments below have not been moderated.

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