How to Remove a Broken Key from a Lock: 5 Tricks to Avoid Dismantling Everything

It was all the rage on social media because it was so effective. The key must be standing vertically. Heat a piece of silicone with a lighter until it melts. Immediately place the loose silicone on the lock where the key is stuck.

Press firmly for a minute until the silicone cools down. Then pull back the silicone so that the key comes out. Do not pull too hard to prevent the silicone from tearing.