On Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 9:11:20 AM UTC-6, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> I don't
> put my swing-a-way can openers (3) in the dishwasher, I use a stiff
> nail brush with dishwashing liquid to scrub-a-way schmutz. Actually
> it's more important to wash can lids prior to opening as warehouses
> are regularly fumigated/fogged with insecticide.
>
>
I don't have a swing-a-way but I, too, use a stiff 'tile'
brush to scrub the gears of my can opener. A quick rinse in
HOT water and stand it up in the dish drainer to dry.

Yes, I also wash off can lids before opening.