Tip of the Day - 09/05/2010 (Revive your can opener) (driver, women, people)
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Feed a sheet of wax paper between the tool's gears.
Turn the crank to cut through the sheet.
The paper will dislodge stuck-on residue from the blade while
depositing a thin was coating that will re-lubricate the wheels.
Just a few twists will have your can opener working as good as new.
From: FIRST for women Magazine (September 6, 2010 issue)
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ha ha...yeah anytime you have something that is used quite often it always helps to lubricate it occasionally just in case.......
I just love those hold in the hand and crank to loosen openers....sometimes you just feel like grabbin the hammer and a flathead screwdriver and goin to work.....
Glory, I missed this one yesterday. So I shall remedy the situation. Dbl-r I love shoes and know I am a shoe addict. What kind of addict are u Great Tip Glor! Thank you for taking the time every day to add quality to the forum. I love u for it.
ha ha...yeah anytime you have something that is used quite often it always helps to lubricate it occasionally just in case.......
I just love those hold in the hand and crank to loosen openers....sometimes you just feel like grabbin the hammer and a flathead screwdriver and goin to work.....
I usually run my Oxo through the dishwasher now and then to remove any goop. I don't use it much for people food, mainly the dogs delightfully smelly canned stuff (I hesitate to actually call that cucka food!!)
Great tip re keeping it lubed. LOL
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Thank you for taking the time every day to add quality to the forum. I love u for it.
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