Shaking pickling jar should be done in the following manner. Place jar on a folded napkin. Hold neck with both hands. Shake in Pendulum motion using base as pivote. Never use wet spoons, ladles etc to remove or handle pickle.
Moistures paves way for rotting.
Always press back remaining pickle with a rubber spatula or spoon back making sure under the pickle is fully submerged the oil layer. Any salad tastes better and crisp if the vegetables have been soaked in chilled water for a while. In the morning drain water and wash by draining and adding water 2-3 times. Do not rub. Finally drain all water.