An Aging In Place Necessity For Me
Update 12-23-25: Well, it's been over two years since I purchased my Kitchen Mama can opener. I'm still using it almost every day and it works as well today as the day I first opened the box. I love this thing. It has helped make it easier to continue making healthy home cooked meals for my husband and I and I am very grateful to Kitchen Mama for helping make that happen. Every senior out there should have one of these.Edit 9-22-23: I have had this can opener for almost 3 months now and have used it almost every day. It is still working perfectly. I had to come back and add a comment. I see some reviews saying they the can opener leaves sharp edges. I have NEVER had a sharp edge left by this opener. I just set the opener on top of the can, press the button, and the can opener does the rest.Original review:Let me start by saying I PROMISE to come back and edit this review if ANY problems develop with this can opener in the next year. I am in my late 70s, in a wheelchair, and dealing with several different forms of painful arthritis. I still cook for myself and my husband and try to do as much "from scratch" as I can. That means I open cans on a pretty regular basis.My new Kitchen Mama electric can opener arrived today. I think the next sentence says a LOT. I opened the box, removed the can opener, cleaned it with a food safe disinfecting wipe, installed 4 AA batteries, set a standard size can of chick peas on the counter, set the can opener down on top of the can, pressed the button, and the can open started rotating around the top of the can. THAT'S IT!!! I didn't have to fidget with positioning. I just sat it on top of the lid with the can opening part where I thought it should sit. The can opener does continue to rotate around the lid even after it has completely cut the lid BUT you do hear a difference in sound once the lid has been completely severed. I pressed the on/off button again and the can opener stopped. I removed the can opener and then lifted the lid off. No sharp edges, no muss, no fuss. I have only opened several different sized cans before writing this review which is why I promised to come back and report if any problems develop. This can opener is a life changer for me in the kitchen. I had gotten to the point where I had to get my husband to help me remove lids on cans because it was just too painful for me to do myself.This can opener is everything I hoped it would be and more. Now I just hope it continues to work as fantastically as it does right now. I LOVE THIS THING!!! My aging in place kitchen is just about complete. I have several reacher grabbers, 2 wonderful basket air fryers, a 6 quart Instant Pot, and the best can opener I could ever ask for. Now I just need to find the perfect affordable opener for lids on jars, and an easy to use lemon juicer.
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Great product
I love this can opener. It’s very easy to use and does a great job! The quality is good, feels sturdy. I would highly recommend it.
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Lightweight plastic design and rust-resistant cutting
This electric can opener has a lightweight plastic body that feels comfortable to hold and easy to handle. Despite being plastic, it feels durable and well made. The cutting mechanism is rust-resistant, which is important for long-term kitchen use.It opens cans smoothly with minimal effort and leaves clean edges without sharp spots. The compact size makes it easy to store, and it’s simple to wipe clean after use.Overall, this is a practical and reliable kitchen tool that saves time and effort. I’m happy with the quality and would recommend it.
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Rebekah Rosen-Gomez
December 25, 2025
Easy, neat, compact
This thing is a lifesaver! I have now given this can open as a gift to 2 friends.Traditional can openers are a nightmare, never work for long, make a huge mess and if you have even a touch of arthritis, forget it!Pros: This can opener is small enough to fit in my gadget draweropens cans on the first go arounddoesn't spill anythingBest part is you put it on, press the button and can walk away.Cons:It's a bit slowIt's noisyGiven the ease, compactness and relief for my hands, well worth it!
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Great for regular cans, didn't work for small cans
I had to return this can opener. It worked well on a regular 14 oz can (attached properly and opened the can without leaving sharp edges).However, when I tried to open a 6 oz can, it wouldn't latch on at all. I tried repositioning it multiple times - lifted it off and reset it and even watched the instructional video to make sure I was using it properly. Despite that, it wouldn’t engage or complete the cut on the smaller can.Possible this was user error, but after trying for about 20 minutes of trying, I gave up. For a $30 can opener, I was hoping for something more intuitive and versatile across different can sizes. If you mostly open standard-sized cans, this might work well for you. If you regularly use smaller cans, this may not be the best fit.
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Donna LS
January 28, 2026
Good product but be aware…
Works great! Very noisy but if you can’t use a hand opener, this is as good an option as any. Easy storage. The only drawback is that it cuts outside the lid and not inside the lid so if you’re opening something that has to be drained, it makes it a little bit more difficult. Otherwise highly recommend recommended.
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Works EXACTLY as stated!
I had a similar item 30 years ago when this style of self-opening can openers first came out. Worked - but died fast. THIS is a game changer! It works exactly as shown by the manufacturer, and please don't believe all the reviewers who rushed to show the product right out of the box. Had they taken the time to use the Kitchen Mama before rushing online, they would have discovered the little knack that makes the lid not only stick to the magnet EVERY time, but it also lifts the lid off - EVERY time.At first, I had to pick the lid off the can, until once when I was in a hurry, I pulled the opener slightly back to snug it up to the can again. THAT'S IT!! The secret of use is to slightly pull the little Mama back while you lift the lid, and it takes it off smoothly and sticks to the little magnet like it should!I can't believe this little step is not included in the limited instructions, but it really solved the problem mentioned by so many reviewers.So far it hasn't picked up any residue from inside the cans I have opened, so cleaning is really not an issue yet.I really like this Kitchen Mama - Red for me - and I am here to tell you the lid removal and magnet work flawlessly if you just give it a slight pull back as you remove the lid.
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