You’ve been opening your cans all wrong – the right way is much easier
AN INGENIOUS way to open cans without a can opener has gone viral on TikTok, and viewers are shocked they didn’t think of it before.
Sidney Raz posted the video for his nearly four million followers on the video platform – the trick? A spoon.
Sidney explained: “Here’s something I didn’t know until I was in my thirties,”
The thrifty TikToker then took out a spoon and held it up next to a can of what appeared to be tuna.
After wedging it under the metal tab, the can popped open with ease.
Sidney then flipped the spoon around, sticking the handle into the tab opening.
Then he peeled back the remainder of the metal tin.
One viewer wasn’t impressed: “THIS IS COMMON SENSE – U DO IT WITH FINGERS!”
Sidney was quick to respond, mentioning how much he hates the traditional method of can opening.
Others were pleasantly surprised with the find: “RIP to all the nails I broke doing this.”
“My nails thank you for this info!”
Another pointed out the accessibility the trick provides “Helpful for those with Arthritis!”
Other kitchen hacks have gone viral for saving time and maximising productivity.
One suggested instead of laying a cooking book out flat and getting food spilled on it, to use a trousers hanger that has two clips at either end.
Open out the book, secure both clips on each side of the book, and then hang it from an upper cupboard knob so it dangles and frees up your counter.
@savvymum_uk shared the hack and called it a “space-saving” trick.
Another kitchen hack showed how to separate an egg yolk from the whites with just a clove of garlic.
Tiktoker Callum Gray shared the shortcut, which he began by rubbing his fingers on a garlic clove.
Using his thumb and middle finger, he then plucked the yolk out of the bowl.
The yolk stuck to his fingers, and seamlessly separated from the white.
He showed how the egg stuck to his fingers before plopping perfectly into the cup.
Meanwhile, one mom shared her favourite home hacks that she swears will change your life.