What’s a can opener?

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Can openers are essential in many kitchens, helping to open jars with ease. There are different types on the market, including rubber grips and wrench-like openers for those with limited strength.

Many kitchens benefit from having a can opener. Essentially, a can opener is a kitchen device that helps loosen the lids on jars so they can be opened with ease, often without needing to apply great force to the task. Here are some examples of the different types of can openers on the market today and how they benefit many people.

One of the most common problems in the modern kitchen involves tight pot lids. In some cases, the jar lid may simply be vacuumed to keep the contents fresh until opened by the consumer. In other cases, the problem is with stuck pot lids. Having a can opener can take a lot of the frustration out of the job of opening any type of jar that has a twist on the lid.

The simplest type of can opener is simply a round piece of synthetic material, usually constructed from rubber or rubberized plastic. In general, the texture of the material includes ridges or small nicks that help hold the sides of the lid securely. This eliminates one of the problems associated with opening a tight lid, as the grips won’t slip. By applying a strong grip and some muscle, you can open the most stubborn jar.

Of course, not everyone has a great deal of strength to apply to the task of opening jar lids. People with some sort of health issue may not have the ability to grip and twist with enough pressure to open the seal on the lid. Luckily, there’s a can opener that resembles a wrench. The mouth of the bottle opener is placed around the sides of the lid and then closed to create a snug fit. Grasping the jar in one hand, the arms of the jar opener are gripped and rotated with the opposite hand. Much less upper body strength is required to open stubborn jars with this type of can opener. Furthermore, the body is usually made of steel and is easy to clean.




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