Just wipe the can opener clean with a wet paper towel or sponge ... Hints for Heloise may be sent to her at Life, etc., The Orange County Register, P.O. Box 11626, Santa Ana, CA 92711.

You know that trusty can opener rattling around in your kitchen cabinet? Well, you're probably using it wrong. The way most people (including myself) use their handheld can opener is vertically ...

You’re supposed to just place your can opener of choice on top of it and go to town. And even though the first two types mentioned seem straightforward enough, their designs aren’t perfect.