29-12-2009, 11:31 AM
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Re: Childproof tops, agggg.
Originally Posted by dandysmom
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Losos' explanation about how to transform the childproof cap into a normal one was interesting, but I can't quite see myself doing that without some damage to me! My solution is to chuck out the cap and make one out of foil wrap instead. Works for me.
Originally Posted by moetmum
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Good idea Losos. I have problems with these childproof tops because I have damaged both of my thumbs and can't put much pressure on them, its so frustrating.
Originally Posted by Dolly
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I once had to take a hammer and chisel to a jar of Nescafe. I could not open it, no matter how I tried. I have a bottle/jar opener thingy but because the top of the coffee jar is shaped I just could not get a grip on it, with anything. So in the end I battered my way in through the plastic lid.
Those jars with the curved shape tops are useless aren't they, typical example of some trendy product design person thinking they looked 'good' and never even trying to use them with with wet hands or whatever grrrrrrrrrrrr
30-12-2009, 01:54 PM
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I quite agree about the tin opening. It seems odd that we have walked on the moon, can transplant most of our important organs and yet I am still given that daft little key which will always break off to open a tin of corned beef. I don't even like tinned ham didn't even know it existed but mother in law wanted it for Christmas, so I bought it along with a daft little key that broke.
30-12-2009, 06:54 PM
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Your definately not alone Meg
I dread to think how the older generation cope to be honest. I have arthritis in both wrists and feel totally frustrated at times, even using can openers!! Some have the ring pull that makes life a little easier though.
30-12-2009, 09:42 PM
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Re: Childproof tops, agggg.
Originally Posted by Cookiecate
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Yep, then getting nasty fiishy oil all over yourself and round of with a nice cut finger. Sardines are really good for you. Mind you this is from me who has trouble finding the opening to a plastic bag in the supermarket!!!!!!!!!!
Another gripe: wine corks that break in half when you're trying to pull them out!
31-12-2009, 12:15 AM
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I don't have the problem with the wine as I buy it in a boxI have been told that it is a good idea to give my dog a tin of sardines at least once a week as it is good for his coat. He is a samoyed/lab and adores fish I think I might try it and get some practice with the tin opening.
31-12-2009, 05:58 PM
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Just thought I would add another little tip, there are TWO types of can opener:-a) The one which pierces the lid from the top and you then turn the handle to go round the tin - These are absolute rubbish on the rectangular sardine type tins.
b) The ones which pierce the can from the side and take the whole top off including the rim - these are much better on the rectangular sardine tins but they leave a very sharp raw 'edge' on the top of the can and need to be disposed of carefully or your pet might lick it and get a cut tongue and humans can easily get cut too.
So every kitchen really needs both types. HTH
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