Random question

[LinaM]

Anyone else have to get their child to help them open the ‘childproof” washing detergent capsules tubs ? I can’t do it and end up using a screwdriver to burst the lid off !

[Lolabridge]

Sorry but I haven’t bought that type of washing capsule dispenser so don’t know what’s needed. 🙄 I still measure out liquid from a bottle so I can use less detergent.But here’s a really useful tip I got from the hand therapist. Use nutcrackers to open those types of bottles (like medicine and bleach) where the safety lids need to be squeezed on both sides at once.

[Blueskysunshine in reply to Lolabridge]

That’s a brilliant tip Lolabridge! I currently have to get my toolbox out for the vice grip pliers every time a new bottle of bleach needs opening.

[weathervane]

My adult son cant open them either, never buying them again !

[Ruth12345]

I cant use them so no. I use the liquid and don't screw the top down as I have to get someone else to open it.

[KittyJ]

No, I use liquid, I don’t buy things I can’t open and try everything before I buy it 😊

[Bopeep12]

Total nightmare.?.I hate them.

[summer32A]

I can't undo either

[Zip1]

Have had to change to liquid as well but find it more economical so all good!

[LinaM in reply to Zip1]

I just hate the gooey mess they make and I find the bottle too heavy for my poor hands

[benjijen]

They're a nightmare. I also prize them open and then leave the lid loose (no children so ok). When my son visits I also have him loosen the tops of the bleach bottles!

[HappykindaGal]

They’re a pain to open for people without RA! Yep. Screwdriver trick works every time 😂😂

[Gigi71]

I also use the liquid form too. Regarding bottle tops I use a Brabantia stainless steel bottle and jar opener, also use it for bleach tops. Was bought for me 35 years ago, has been invaluable. You can get one from Amazon £7.50. I also have a variety of gadget to help me, or if anyone over stronger than me, ‘Most people’ I ask them to do it for me. X

[LinaM in reply to Gigi71]

Will look into that Gigi thank you

[nomoreheels]

I don't use capsules, to be honest because they're the more expensive option. The brand I prefer don't do them anyhow, plus I on occasion need to use the 29 min cycle & being it's a smaller load it uses less detergent so I’ve never had that struggle. Like Lola though nutcrackers can come in handy for bottle tops, though I have been known to use pliers, if my h isn’t around that is!

[jbzm]

I do use the Fairy gel tabs and now try to remember to leave the lid unclicked. I've the huge tub (which I can't lift when full!). We bought the smaller rectangular boxes recently, totally hopeless. Even my hubby couldn't get in to them.

I do use liquid but often find the bottles too heavy to pour accurately and, whilst I used the gel for years, I now find I can't squeeze the bottle to dispense the gel. Perhaps it's time to start looking at the eco eggs etc!!

[bpeal1 in reply to jbzm]

I can’t squeeze the gel bottles at all. I always use the liquid. Strangely I find the bigger bottles easier as they have a handle which is much easier to hold. I find the 900ml ones very difficult to grip.

[LinaM in reply to bpeal1]

Yeah same for me! Bottles not an option either too heavy or impossible to squeeze

[bpeal1]

I’ve not tried those but when they were younger I had to get them to take the childproof lid off the calpol sometimes and once the pharmacist thought he was being helpful and decanted all my sulphasalazine into bottles with childproof lids so I had to ask them to open those too.

[Miasnana in reply to bpeal1]

I have to ask the pharmacist to open my sulfa as the caps are terrible and bleach is also difficult to open. My pharmacy used to have containers that were easy to open but no longer provide them.

[KittyJ in reply to Miasnana]

Miasnana you can ask your pharmacist to but ordinary caps on any bottles. My pharmacy does this and there is a note to say to do this on their records. Of course this is risky if you have children but I always kept my meds out of reach of the children.

[Angels-delight in reply to bpeal1]

My pharmacist changed from childproof to caps that pop off the rest of my meds are now in blister packs which my son picks up once a month.

[juliea793]

I now buy ones that do not have safety lids like Almat from Aldi

[Gnarli]

Packaging is a right royal pain in the pinny full stop. The able bodied struggle so it's no surprise that we do too.

[Soreknees2016]

I struggle with these. Even though I have no issues with my hands. I just leave the box ‘unlocked’ as it’s in a cupboard and no kids around.

[Biofreak]

Yes LinaM but then again I have problems opening everything- jars , bottles, tins, pill containers and screw top tubes. However, the occupational therapist gave me the best suggestion ever. Get some rubber carpet grip. It comes in a roll for about £5. I got mine from Wilko but I've seen it in B&M stores as well and Amazon. It's the stuff you put under rugs etc to stop them slipping. Cut out a square, enough to wrap round a jar. It gives you a good grip without having to squeeze hard. I will post a pick soon.

[GranAmie]

i've moved to ecover liquid, once the top is undone i cam manage and i can vary the amount of liquid for size of wash.

[mistymeana]

It's awful isn't it? I lovingly call them cripple-proof lids. It doesn't matter what design they are, the deformity in my hands and poor grip makes it impossible to open any but the most straightforward lids. Luckily my son is staying with me for a while so I don't have my usual problem with having to wait until someone visits. Recently my pharmacist has had intermittent problems getting my painkillers in blister packs and I get lumbered with plastic tubs. I've managed to train him to break the cripple-proof seals and leave them loosely done up before he bags them up for me.