All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.
You’re left wondering: “How do you open a can without a can opener?”
We’ve found a safe, easy solution to opening a can without acan opener.
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But we have tips for that too.
Here’s what to do.
What’s The Safest Method?
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That’s right: you’ve got the option to open a can with only a metal spoon.
You likely have a metal spoon in your kitchen even if you find yourself without a can opener.
This simple hack is foolproof.
Using a metal spoon for this trick is crucial: Plastic won’t work.
Here are three more backup ways to open a can without a can opener.
You’ll still be able to enjoy thatcan of soupyou packed.
Hold the can steady in your hand.
On a flat surface, start by poking the tip of the knife through the top of the can.
Be sure to rotate the can so that you’re evenly sanding down the top.
Have an extra t-shirt or sweat rag ready to catch and clean off the top when it finally pops.
Squeezing the sides of the can every so often also helps put pressure on the top seal.
This may take some time, but the process will speed up once you get going.
Use a pair of pliers to grab the lip of the can and twist to break the seal first.
An alternative to a metal spoon is searching through your toolbox or junk drawer.
You want to be careful when using these tools, just like with the pocketknife method.
You’ve accomplished the impossibleyou’ve opened a can without a can opener.
Use your other hand to tap the top of the scissors until you pierce the can.
Once there is a hole, use the scissors to cut around the lid.
Caution: It will be jagged and very sharp.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Safe Food Handling.
