Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?

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For 26 yrs, I have replaced light bulbs in our present home when they go bad. Then 1 day this summer we had a lady come over and help with some odd jobs in the house. She twisted off 3 bulb bases in the sockets in one day. All I can figure out that caused this, is, that I put inward pressure on the bulb while screwing out. Is it common removal procedure to just grab the bulb and turn left? I told my wife that I was 0 for 26 years and 2 women were 3 messed up in 1 day. She really did not think that was funny! LOL Ken Sweet
 
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I bet she was trying to hold the light bulb in place and rotate the house.:confused2:

Did the bulbs or sockets show signs of oxidization?
 
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Lefty losey? But a potato stuck in the base after the bulb portion will remove the base most of the time, but pliers needed if that won't work.
 
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Was she blonde?
 
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I don't know if this is relevant, but I wipe the bulb screw base with WD40 before I install it. Over the years I've had a couple bulbs be heck to remove. Now there is no problems and no squeaking when their going in or out.
 
   / Is there a "correct" way to remove a light bulb?
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No signs of oxidation. The potato and wd-40 are a good idea, however, I used a pair of snap ring pliers to remove. She was blonde for sure. Ken Sweet
 
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What? No one blamed the "Chinese" bulb!
 

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