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Cleaning a Can Opener

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Date: 04/16/2009 Topics: Cleaning > Appliances | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I have a hand held can opener that has some gunk on it. How do I clean it?

By Lynda from Kearny, NJ

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By Cajun62234 (156) Profile Contact
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.

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By Deeli (1578) Profile Contact
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.

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By Cricketnc (336) Profile Blog! Contact
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.

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By keeper60 (242) Profile Contact
After cleaning it, every so often run wax paper through it. This works well on manual or electric can openers.

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By Cyinda (1318) Profile Contact
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.

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By Dibbs (106) Profile Contact
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.

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    To clean a can opener, whether it be an electric or a hand crank one, place a folded piece of paper towel around the edge that cuts the top of the can off and proceed to have the edge go through the process that you use to cut.

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To clean a can opener, whether it be an electric or a hand crank one, place a folded piece of paper towel around the edge that cuts the top of the can off, and proceed to have the edge go through the process that you use to cut. You will find that the end result is a nice clean edge. No broken fingernails to worry about. Happy cleaning.

By Joesgirl

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RE: Cleaning a Can Opener Blade

I take the top off the can opener (electric, the part that cuts the can) and place it in my silverware basket in the dishwasher, when I'm doing a load of dishes. It cleans it perfectly, or if I open something ugly like tomato sauce, where it spurts all over, then I use my fingernail brush or an old toothbrush to clean it. (05/14/2004)

By tigerlil234

Clean Your Can Opener

Use a chenille type "pipe cleaner" stem to remove the dirt that collects on the wheel of the can opener. By Syd (12/23/2004)

By ThriftyFun

RE: Cleaning a Can Opener Blade

I use an old toothbrush to clean the blades and roller on my can opener. It works wonders and I don't have to worry about getting cut. (12/23/2004)

By peaches

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