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Remove Broken Key with Toothbrush — Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

0h 00m video Published Aug 7, 2026 Transcribed Aug 11, 2026 S Shivam pal
Beginner 1 min read For: General audience looking for quick household fixes and DIY life hacks.
AI Trust Score 60/100
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AI Summary

This video demonstrates a practical DIY hack for removing a broken key stuck inside a lock using a toothbrush and a lighter. The presenter shows a step-by-step process of melting the toothbrush's tip and attaching it to the broken key piece to pull it out.

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Problem: Broken key stuck in lock

The presenter's key broke into two pieces while trying to unlock a door, leaving the front part stuck inside the lock.

[00:12]
Solution: Use a toothbrush

The presenter cuts the top part of a toothbrush and melts its tip using a lighter to make it sticky.

[00:26]
Attach and pull out

The melted plastic tip is pressed against the broken key piece for 5 seconds, then the toothbrush is pulled to extract the key fragment.

The hack works effectively, providing a simple and accessible solution for a common household problem using everyday items.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 00:00 Cut the top part of a toothbrush.
2 00:12 Melt the tip of the toothbrush using a lighter.
3 00:26 Press the melted tip against the broken key piece for 5 seconds.
4 00:26 Pull the toothbrush to extract the broken key from the lock.

Study Flashcards (3)

What items are needed to remove a broken key from a lock?

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A toothbrush and a lighter.

How long should the melted toothbrush tip be pressed against the broken key?

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5 seconds.

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What is the purpose of melting the toothbrush tip?

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To make it sticky so it can attach to the broken key piece.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Common problem, simple solution

The hack addresses a frequent issue with an everyday item, making it highly practical.

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Quick and effective

The entire process takes only a few seconds, demonstrating efficiency.

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[00:00] क्या ये सच है? अगर तुमारी चाबी ताले में तूट जाए मैंने चाबी डालने की कोशिश करी लेकिन वो दो तुकडों में तूट गई और दूसरा आदा हिस्सा अंदरी रह गया अब तुमें टूथ ब्रश लेना है और उपर का हिस्सा ऐसे काटना है लेकिन मैंने कभी दाथ नहीं ब्रश किये

[00:12] येलो शिवम थांक्यू छोटू अब मुझे इसे ऐसे दो हिस्सों में काटना है तुम्हें नोक को थोड़ा पिगलाना है मैंने इसे पिगलाया और फिर तुम्हें इसे तूटी चाबी में चिपकाना है ताकि प्लास्टिक चाबी के टुकडे से चिपक जाए मैं इसे चाबी पर 5 सेकेंड तक चुपकाने की कोशिश करूँगा

[00:26] क्या आपको पता था कि एक साथ लाइक और सबस्क्राइब करना इंपॉसिबल है ये इंपॉसिबल है मुझसे नहीं हो रहा मुझसे भी ये नहीं हो रहा क्या तुम कर सकते हो अब तुम्हें इसे निकालने के लिए ब्रश खीचना है मैंने खीचने की कोशिश करी और काम कर गया

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