It’s a good idea to double check that the power is off if you flipped a breaker. Try turning on a light switch or plugging something else in—if the power is truly off, then you’re good to go.
Watch out for any broken glass—if there are any large shards stuck in the base of the bulb, they might fall off at this point. Needle nose pliers will work even if all the glass has broken off the base of the bulb. Since you’re only twisting the metal base, you don’t necessarily need any broken glass shards to grab onto.
You may have to wipe up any potato juice left behind with a clean, dry towel when finished. If all the glass has broken off the base of the bulb, that’s okay—cut your potato so it fits inside the base of the bulb, then push it in and start turning it counter-clockwise. The starchy potato will catch on the threads of the base and turn it so you can pull it out of the socket.
You can also use duct tape to clean up any small glass pieces that might have fallen on the floor. [7] X Trustworthy Source United States Environmental Protection Agency Independent U. S. government agency responsible for promoting safe environmental practices Go to source
Broken bulb extractors usually come in 2 different sizes, so you can find the right size for your socket.
