Bend the card back towards the frame to force the lock into the door.
How do you open a locked door with a card.
To open your door wiggle a card into the gap between the door and the door frame.
As long as the lock is turned the door won t open.
A spring lock is slanted and is part of the handle.
It does move a little though when a door knob is turned even if the door is locked.
Just keep in mind that this technique only works on doors that have a simple knob lock with a spring latch or a slanted latch.
If it is slide a credit card you don t mind damaging between the lock and the door frame.
If you forgot your key again and wish you could get into your home without it you may be able to use your credit card to do so.
If the door swings toward you check the hinges if the door is metal if.
If you re desperate enough to break the door a good old fashioned swat style kick may do the trick.
Here is another life hack for you.