Sqwertz wrote:
> I do eat a fair amount of canned fish products

Good, you need the mercury.

"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
...

I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
opening?

~~~~~~~
The only cans I use are for soup and cat food. I do not wash them, although
I think it's a good idea. I use the type of can opener that cuts through
the side of the can, and the blade does not touch the food. Obviously, it
has to cut completely through the can, but I think there is much less
possibility of contact with this type than the type that cuts through the
top and gets all sorts of "junk" on the blade. Incidentally, both the soup
cans and cat food cans have pull tabs. I do not use those because I have
arthritis in my hands, and it is too painful to use the pull rings.

MaryL

On Fri, 9 Aug 2013 18:16:34 -0500, "MaryL"
> wrote:

>
>
>"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
.. .
>
>I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
>opening?
>
>~~~~~~~
>The only cans I use are for soup and cat food. I do not wash them, although
>I think it's a good idea. I use the type of can opener that cuts through
>the side of the can, and the blade does not touch the food. Obviously, it
>has to cut completely through the can, but I think there is much less
>possibility of contact with this type than the type that cuts through the
>top and gets all sorts of "junk" on the blade. Incidentally, both the soup
>cans and cat food cans have pull tabs. I do not use those because I have
>arthritis in my hands, and it is too painful to use the pull rings.

There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
with arthritis:
http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8

"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
...

On Fri, 9 Aug 2013 18:16:34 -0500, "MaryL"
> wrote:

>
>
>"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
.. .
>
>I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
>opening?
>
>~~~~~~~
>The only cans I use are for soup and cat food. I do not wash them,
>although
>I think it's a good idea. I use the type of can opener that cuts through
>the side of the can, and the blade does not touch the food. Obviously, it
>has to cut completely through the can, but I think there is much less
>possibility of contact with this type than the type that cuts through the
>top and gets all sorts of "junk" on the blade. Incidentally, both the soup
>cans and cat food cans have pull tabs. I do not use those because I have
>arthritis in my hands, and it is too painful to use the pull rings.

There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
with arthritis:
http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8

~~~~~~
Yes, I have used those when I travel, but my electric side-cutting can
opener works best of all. Quick, easy, efficient, no residue on the cutting
blades.

Thanks,
MaryL

In article >,
"MaryL" > wrote:

> "Brooklyn1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
> opening?
>
> ~~~~~~~
> The only cans I use are for soup and cat food. I do not wash them, although
> I think it's a good idea. I use the type of can opener that cuts through
> the side of the can, and the blade does not touch the food. Obviously, it
> has to cut completely through the can, but I think there is much less
> possibility of contact with this type than the type that cuts through the
> top and gets all sorts of "junk" on the blade. Incidentally, both the soup
> cans and cat food cans have pull tabs. I do not use those because I have
> arthritis in my hands, and it is too painful to use the pull rings.

If you have arthritis in the hands you have a church key in the house.
That is what I use to pop-top cans.

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On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
> with arthritis:
> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8

Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.

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On 8/10/2013 4:03 AM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
>> with arthritis:
>> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>>
>>
> http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8
>
> Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
> styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.
>
This may sound simplistic, but I use the handle of a fork to help pop up
stubborn pull-tabs and then use the tines of the fork to pull it back if
necessary. No extra gadget required.

Jill

On 8/10/2013 4:19 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> On 8/10/2013 4:03 AM, Cheryl wrote:
>> On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
>>> with arthritis:
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>>>
>>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8
>>
>> Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
>> styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.
>>
> This may sound simplistic, but I use the handle of a fork to help pop up
> stubborn pull-tabs and then use the tines of the fork to pull it back if
> necessary. No extra gadget required.
>
> Jill

I've tried forks and spoons but without a hook they aren't very
effective. I imagine a gadget like Shel posted would be a one-step
motion rather than tip the tab and then reposition the utensil.

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On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 04:51:27 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 8/10/2013 4:19 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 8/10/2013 4:03 AM, Cheryl wrote:
>>> On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
>>>> with arthritis:
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>>>>
>>>>
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8
>>>
>>> Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
>>> styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.
>>>
>> This may sound simplistic, but I use the handle of a fork to help pop up
>> stubborn pull-tabs and then use the tines of the fork to pull it back if
>> necessary. No extra gadget required.
>>
>> Jill
>
>I've tried forks and spoons but without a hook they aren't very
>effective. I imagine a gadget like Shel posted would be a one-step
>motion rather than tip the tab and then reposition the utensil.

Jill lives to poo-poo every suggestion I make.

I know about the pull tab tool because when pet foods first came out
with pull tab cans they offered a free tool to those who sent in
proofs of purchase. Carnation evap once offered free stainless steel
tools that both punctured the can top and acted as a lid... that was
long ago shortly after WWll, I still have my mom's somewhere... but I
no longer buy the full size cans of evap, I buy the 4 ounce size by
the case.

On 8/10/2013 10:15 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 04:51:27 -0400, Cheryl >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/10/2013 4:19 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> On 8/10/2013 4:03 AM, Cheryl wrote:
>>>> On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
>>>>> with arthritis:
>>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
>>>> styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.
>>>>
>>> This may sound simplistic, but I use the handle of a fork to help pop up
>>> stubborn pull-tabs and then use the tines of the fork to pull it back if
>>> necessary. No extra gadget required.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I've tried forks and spoons but without a hook they aren't very
>> effective. I imagine a gadget like Shel posted would be a one-step
>> motion rather than tip the tab and then reposition the utensil.
>
> Jill lives to poo-poo every suggestion I make.
>
I do not! I simply have a drawer full of enough gadgets to not want
more of them. (I *do* have and use an old-timey jar & bottle opener.
But I really don't need more gadgets.)

> I know about the pull tab tool because when pet foods first came out
> with pull tab cans they offered a free tool to those who sent in
> proofs of purchase.

I wish they'd offer something like that for free. I do get free snap-on
lids that fit all sizes of cat food cans from the vet's office.

> Carnation evap once offered free stainless steel
> tools that both punctured the can top and acted as a lid... that was
> long ago shortly after WWll, I still have my mom's somewhere... but I
> no longer buy the full size cans of evap, I buy the 4 ounce size by
> the case.
>

On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:11:12 PM UTC-4, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
>
> opening?

I just had another instance this morning when I was glad I'd washed my can. I opened a can of whole tomatoes, and in pouring off the liquid, it ran over part of the lid which was still attached and into my ingreeds. So, it ain't just a lid falling into the can delivering the joims.

Kalmia wrote:
>
> On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:11:12 PM UTC-4, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> > I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
> >
> > opening?
>
> I just had another instance this morning when I was glad I'd washed my can. I opened a can of whole tomatoes, and in pouring off the liquid, it ran over part of the lid which was still attached and into my ingreeds. So, it ain't just a lid falling into the can delivering the joims.

Oh the horrors.

G.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:18:29 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
>
> >
>
> > On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:11:12 PM UTC-4, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> > > I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
>
> > >
>
> > > opening?
>
> >
>
> > I just had another instance this morning when I was glad I'd washed my can. I opened a can of whole tomatoes, and in pouring off the liquid, it ran over part of the lid which was still attached and into my ingreeds. So, it ain't just a lid falling into the can delivering the joims.
>
>
>
> Oh the horrors.
>
>
>
> G.

That mixture should be boiled for 10 minutes or put in a pressure cooker.
Can't let those bad germs poison us now can we?

On Saturday, August 10, 2013 2:51:27 AM UTC-6, Cheryl wrote:
> On 8/10/2013 4:19 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>
>
> > On 8/10/2013 4:03 AM, Cheryl wrote:
>
> >> On 8/9/2013 7:52 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >>> There are simple inexpensive tools for opening those cans for folks
>
> >>> with arthritis:
>
> >>> http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Mill-Ho.../dp/B000GFOIWA
>
> >>>
>
> >>>
>
> >> http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Pop-.../dp/B001F3BCK8
>
> >>
>
> >> Thanks, I've added it to my wish list so I can compare prices and
>
> >> styles. I hadn't thought of something like that, so thanks for the idea.
>
> >>
>
> > This may sound simplistic, but I use the handle of a fork to help pop up
>
> > stubborn pull-tabs and then use the tines of the fork to pull it back if
>
> > necessary. No extra gadget required.
>
> >
>
> > Jill
>
>
>
> I've tried forks and spoons but without a hook they aren't very
>
> effective. I imagine a gadget like Shel posted would be a one-step
>
> motion rather than tip the tab and then reposition the utensil.
>
>
>
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>
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Once again, the Kuhn-Rikon can opener is worth every penny. It opens the can from the side by breaking the original seal. The lid lifts off whole with no contamination of the food. I think it is easy to turn, but I do not have arthritis. It has a puller for pull tab cans. The puller removes the pull top easily and you are not in danger of getting cut while pulling the top. It has a bottle opener and a gripper for small screw tops. I have had mine for years and it works great.

Dale P

On 8/13/2013 12:18 PM, Gary wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:11:12 PM UTC-4, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> I always wash my can... so haw many wash their tin cans before
>>>
>>> opening?
>>
>> I just had another instance this morning when I was glad I'd washed my can. I opened a can of whole tomatoes, and in pouring off the liquid, it ran over part of the lid which was still attached and into my ingreeds. So, it ain't just a lid falling into the can delivering the joims.
>
> Oh the horrors.
>
> G.
>
lmao

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On 8/13/2013 1:19 PM, dalep wrote:

> Once again, the Kuhn-Rikon can opener is worth every penny. It
> opens the can from the side by breaking the original seal. The lid
> lifts off whole with no contamination of the food. I think it is
> easy to turn, but I do not have arthritis. It has a puller for pull
> tab cans. The puller removes the pull top easily and you are not in
> danger of getting cut while pulling the top. It has a bottle
> opener and a gripper for small screw tops. I have had mine for years
> and it works great.

Thanks. I don't have arthritis in my hands yet other than the start of
carpal tunnel syndrome, but since I do in my back and my knees it's only
a matter of time. My interest is to save my fingernails. I open 4 cans
of cat food a day. Many an expensive fingernail have been sacrificed to
the cause of feeding my family.

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