How to Separate Stuck Drinking Glasses

If you've ever left a couple of drinking glasses in the sink with one stacked in the other, chances are you've had to face the difficult task of unsticking the glasses. But there is actually a very easy solution to this problem, which relies on some pretty basic principles of physics.

Things You'll Need

• Two drinking glasses stuck together
• Water
• Ice
• Sink or basin
• Cup

Instructions

1. Stand the two glasses in the sink or basin and fill the sink with lukewarm water until the water level reaches just below the rim of the outer glass.

2. Cool a cup full of water with ice. Meanwhile, allow the glasses to stand in the water for a couple minutes.

3. Pour the cup of iced water into the inner glass until it reaches just below the rim.

4. Allow the glasses to sit for another couple minutes.

5. Remove the glasses and empty the inner glass.

6. Pull the glasses apart. The difference in temperature will cause the top glass to contract, making it easier to separate the two.

Tips & Warnings

• If the ice method doesn't work, try once more, but put the bottom glass in a sink full of hot water. Do not use boiling water, which could cause the glass to shatter.

• You may want to wear gloves to protect your hands in case one of the glasses breaks.

References

• Mom's Budget