Was looking into how people deal with the buildup on Hamilton Beach can openers and figured I'd start a thread since it comes up a lot. The blade area are where the grime accumulates and you cant just throw the can opener in the sink to clean it.
The best way to clean the can opener is using a steel scrub pad and a regular sponge to remove the dirt on the body of the can opener. For the spots that are more stubborn use a knife to scrape the baked-on stains off the blade. It sound sketchy but it works fine.
Any other ways that people clean their can openers? Do you guys wipe them off every few uses or do you wait until they become gross? Does anyone have tricks for the dried juice that gets into the gear teeth? I've heard people use old toothbrushes but I havent seen it confirmed. Is the blade area the main thing you have to worry about? Do you all have a routine that's kept yours running for years?
The best way to clean the can opener is using a steel scrub pad and a regular sponge to remove the dirt on the body of the can opener. For the spots that are more stubborn use a knife to scrape the baked-on stains off the blade. It sound sketchy but it works fine.
Any other ways that people clean their can openers? Do you guys wipe them off every few uses or do you wait until they become gross? Does anyone have tricks for the dried juice that gets into the gear teeth? I've heard people use old toothbrushes but I havent seen it confirmed. Is the blade area the main thing you have to worry about? Do you all have a routine that's kept yours running for years?