This video segment provides a practical DIY solution for removing a broken key from a lock. It details a step-by-step process using common household items: a toothbrush and a lighter. The method involves preparing the toothbrush by breaking off its head and then melting the tip with a lighter to create a sticky, pliable surface. This softened tip is then pressed firmly against the broken key fragment inside the lock, allowing the melted plastic to fuse with the metal of the key. After the plastic cools and hardens, the toothbrush can be gently wiggled and pulled to extract the broken key piece.

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If your key breaks in your lock, take a toothbrush and snap the head off with pliers. Then hold a lighter a few inches away to melt the tip.

And when it's soft, press it against the edge of the broken key. This lets the plastic slowly fuse with the metal.

Once it hardens, you can lightly wiggle the toothbrush, pulling it back out to rescue [music] your key.

How To Remove A Broken Key From A Lock 🤔

If your key breaks in your lock, take a
toothbrush and snap the head off with
pliers. Then hold a lighter a few inches
away to melt the tip. And when it's
soft, press it against the edge of the
broken key. This lets the plastic slowly
fuse with the metal. Once it hardens,
you can lightly wiggle the toothbrush,
pulling it back out to rescue [music]
your key.

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How To Remove A Broken Key From A Lock 🤔

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