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How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb Easily

For decades, people have used potatoes to safely and easily remove a broken light bulb. Other methods can increase the risk of sustaining an injury, and using a potato is easy and cost efficient. This video demonstrates how simple it is to remove a light bulb with a potato.

3 Simple Steps
  • First, take your potato and cut it in half along the short width. Do not cut along the length because you will need enough potato to press down into the bulb socket.
  • Cut side down, press the potato down with a slight twisting motion into the socket, making sure you reach the bottom.
  • Twist the potato with the now-attached light bulb out of the socket like you would a normal light bulb.

Now, if you followed these steps, you have safely removed your light bulb and can insert a fresh compact fluorescent light bulb into your light fixture. Using a compact fluorescent light bulb can save you up to 75% electric as opposed to a traditional incandescent bulb, and lasts much longer. Be sure to use a lamp shade to minimize the occurrence of broken light bulbs. Also keep light bulbs away from water. A hot bulb will explode on contact with water. If a light bulb ever does explode, remember never to touch it with your bare hands.

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