Are you supposed to clean can opener?
After each use, thoroughly wash your can opener with hot water and dish soap. Dry as thoroughly as you can with a towel to prevent rust. Let it sit with the handles open so the wheels can air-dry completely before putting it back in the drawer.
Can you get sick from a dirty can opener?
The 2013 NSF International study found that 10% percent of can openers contained Salmonella and 20% had yeast and mold. Run yours through the dishwasher or clean it with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly to avoid contaminating foods.
How do you clean a dirty can opener?
For one thing, we've found that most can openers just aren't built to last. Their blades dull, the tension on their arms loosens over time, handle grips fall off, or gears rust. We wish it were otherwise, but unfortunately, many can openers are made cheaply, and longevity isn't necessarily a priority for manufacturers.
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