How to open an envelope with steam and reseal it.

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Depending on what's inside, opening an envelope can be a wonderful, exhilarating, or even intimate experience.If you see an envelope that is supposed to be closed but is just begging to open, there are other ways to look inside.

To open an envelope without anyone knowing, start by boiling water.Once steam starts shooting from the spout, grab the envelope with a pair of tongs and hold the seal under the steam for about 20 seconds.Lift the envelope flap with a letter opener after the glue is loosened.Let the envelope dry after removing the contents.Reseal the envelope with a small amount of glue when you are done snooping.Continue reading if you want to learn how to freeze the envelope.Did the summary help you?