Tin Opener ???

mouseymousey
mouseymousey Member Posts: 283
edited 4. Jan 2009, 18:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
I was making Goulash earlier today (oh we live well in Peterborough)..and I am really struggling to open tins. So I had a look at those 'look no hands' ones - but its not that easy is it? There are dozens of them...so, I wondered if you would please recommend one? Thanks

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  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hiya,
    A friend got me an electric one and it's very useful. It was 8yrs ago and there's no label on it but I think it was a Kenwood one?
    Magenta x
  • claregood1
    claregood1 Member Posts: 15
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have an electric Kenwood opener and I can't fault it. Makes one everyday task much easier
    Clare
  • mouseymousey
    mouseymousey Member Posts: 283
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Many thanks - I had another look at amazon and in the end settled for one for £9 which I thought was ok. It also gave me lots of other things that may be helpful? Something that opens jars? Usually 'himself' does it, but interesting to see what is out there. So many things that I think I have developed ways of coping with without really realising it. Taps are bad, and keys but I'm more aware now. Thank you for the replies.
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    We have a Culinare Onetouch can opener, the one which you just put on top of the can, press the button and it whizzes round. Wished I had one years ago. :(:D

    Taps can be fitted with lever action, quarter turn, inserts which replace just the top of a standard tap. The top bit that turns is completely replaced and the levers are easy and light to operate. Also, you don't have the cost of replacing the complete tap. Wonder into any DIY place and ask about Lever Tap Conversion Kits. Have a play with any taps on display as well to find what suits. :lol::lol::lol:

    As for keys, a couple of squirts of WD-40 or similar spray releasing oil into the lock will make keys much easier to turn, as locks stiffen up over time. Fit the bit of tube that comes with the oil can to the sprayhead and poke into the keyhole to get oil into the lock, but don't overdo it or you will get oil running down the door. Several pieces of kitchen towel should stop any drips.

    Joseph 8)
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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've had wooden or plastic key handles put on my keys and that makes them very easy to turn the only downside is that they're very big to carry around with you. My occpational therapist supplied the handles but I would think you can get them from any shop that sells mobility aids.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • luckybug
    luckybug Member Posts: 205
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Culinare jar opener and tin opener are essentials in an arthritic kitchen, I couldn't live without mine.

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