LIFE HACK – Here are some useful tips on how to open a can with no opener and without contaminating the food inside.
Canned products have become an essential item in homes around the world, providing a wide range of benefits that appeal to current lifestyles. These preserved foods have transformed the way people store and enjoy food by delivering convenience, diversity, and nutritional content, making them a go-to option for a variety of occasions.
Canned goods allow for easy food storage, making them an excellent choice for disaster planning and stockpiling. Having a range of canned products on hand, whether it’s canned veggies, fruits, soups, or meats, provides quick and easy meal preparation.
However, opening a can without an opener can be challenging. Many people rely on can opener to open canned goods.
Unfortunately, there are instances where no can opener is available.
The lid of the can is made of a very thin piece of metal, which can be opened using household items such as knives, spoons, even forks.
Here are some useful tips on how to open a can without an opener:
Knife
- Place the can on a level surface with the top lid facing up.
- Pierce the lid along the edge with the tip of a strong knife.
- Work your way carefully around the lid, applying pressure to create a small opening.
- Repeat the method a couple more times to expand the hole once you’ve completed a full circle.
- By levering the knife’s blade upwards, pry open the lid.
Spoon
- Invert the can so that the bottom is facing up.
- Press and rub the can lid’s edges firmly with the backside of a spoon. To make a small puncture, apply steady pressure.
- Continue to work your way around the cover until it is totally punctured.
- Return the can to its original position and, if necessary, repeat the operation on the opposite side.
- Finally, lever the spoon’s handle upwards to pry up the lid.
Rubbing on Surface
- Place the can’s bottom against a rough surface, such as concrete or pavement.
- Hold the can firmly in one hand and scrape the top lid back and forth against the rough surface.
- Rub until the friction wears away the top lid, leaving a hole.
- Pry the lid open with your fingers or a tool.
Rock
- Locate a large, flat, rough-surfaced rock.
- Place the can’s rim against the rough surface of the rock.
- Press down and rub the can in a circular motion to wear away the lid with friction.
- Continue until a hole in the lid is formed.
- Pry the lid open with your fingers or a tool.
Warning
Readers are advised to take precautionary measures when using an alternative to open canned goods without an opener.
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