I couldn’t find the jar lid: I closed the container... with a balloon

It is not always possible to eat all canned food at once; you have to put it in the refrigerator for storage. But here the question arises, how to close the open jar. After all, the lid that was originally there was badly damaged when the package was opened, and there is no new one in the house. A simple balloon will come to the rescue. They can quickly, and most importantly tightly, seal a neck of any diameter.

In what cases can banks be closed in this way?

The balloon left over after the holiday will be a great helper in the kitchen.

It can be used to close glass jars in the following cases:

1. When storing dry bulk products: rice, buckwheat, pasta and others.
2. When you need to put food in the refrigerator for a short period of time.
3. To preserve gas in drinks after opening the package.

Using this technology, you can also close containers with various small items. For example, jars with nails, sewing supplies, hair clips and so on. This way, if the container turns over due to an awkward movement, its contents will not fall apart.
The balloon is made of thin latex. It is not recommended to heat it, and therefore you should not close containers with very hot products using this method. In addition, this method is not suitable for long-term food storage.

Important! This method should not be used to close jars while canning food. For this it is better to use traditional metal lids.

How to use the ball correctly?

You can close the jar with a balloon in just a minute. The whole process can be divided into several stages.

Step 1: prepare the ball.

It should be thoroughly washed and dried. Otherwise, particles of dirt may get into the food, which will lead to its rapid spoilage.

Step 2: inflate the balloon.

Don't inflate it too much. It is enough to fill it with air half of the maximum volume.

Step 3: close the jar.

Place the ball on the neck and press. At the same time, we begin to release the air from it. The latex will cover the can on its own. You don't have to put in any effort.

As a result, the container is sealed hermetically. If necessary, you can safely take it with you on the road. The liquid inside will not spill.

Which banks can be closed?

You can use a balloon on various types of cans. First of all, this is an ideal option for sealing glass containers. Since latex is a fairly soft and elastic material, it will not damage the container. There will be no chips left on it. This method can be used to seal a jar of any size. After all, it is often the most difficult thing to choose a lid for necks of non-standard diameter.

You can also close a tin can. Latex is a fairly durable material. The sharp edges of the container will not damage it. The technology for closing such containers is no different from that described above.

The ball can also be used to seal aluminum cans of drinks. The material allows you to seal the container hermetically, and therefore the liquid will remain carbonated for a long time. Using latex in this case becomes an ideal option, since there are no lids for aluminum cans.

Questions and answers

Which ball is better to use?
It is better to take a latex product of a classic round shape of sufficient size. The presence of drawings on it does not matter. But you won’t be able to close the jar using a foil ball.

Is it possible to close a jar made of plastic?
Of course you can. The latex will stretch tightly over the neck without damaging it. The technology for closing plastic jars is no different from glass or tin.

How to properly store food in jars closed using this technology?
If you sealed canned food in a glass container, then you should not store it for more than a day. This is the optimal time during which harmful bacteria will not have time to multiply in the products. Sealed jars should be placed in the refrigerator. At room temperature, pathogenic microflora develops much faster. It is not recommended to store food in tin containers at all. It is better to transfer it to a glass or ceramic container.

If after the holiday you have a few balloons left, do not rush to throw them away. They will be great helpers in the kitchen. Any housewife can master the technology of closing jars with them in a matter of seconds.