Cleaning a Can Opener

By Lynda from Kearny, NJ

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RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

For easy cleaning, I spray mine with Oven Cleanser before retiring for the night; then in the morning, I just use a toothbrush for easy removal of any remains while rinsing under hot water. It sparkles.

Post by Cajun62234

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

If you don't have a dishwasher, just soak it in soapy water for a few minutes and then scrub with a fingernail brush or old toothbrush.

Post by Deeli

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

I run mine through the dishwasher every few days. I've had the same one for over 10 yrs and it's never faile me yet!
After a cycle in the dishwasher I take a small square of paper towel, dip it in vegetable oil, and run the paper towel through the can opener. If I don't do that then I just give it a good spray of Pam and then crank it a few times.

Post by Cricketnc

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

After cleaning it, every so often run wax paper through it. This works well on manual or electric can openers.

Post by keeper60

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

Pour Rubbing Alcohol onto a paper towel or old toothbrush & wipe it off or run it through the dishwasher. You can also soak it in denture cleaner.

Post by Cyinda

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener

You can take a new toothbrush, get it wet and apply a drop of dishwashing liquid. Then scrub the gunky areas with the toothbrush, rinsing with water as you go. Store can opener upright in dish drainer, to air dry.

Post by Dibbs

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