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Bottle Tin and Jar Openers

Opening jars, tins and bottles is one of those tasks that can quietly become difficult before you realise how much effort it is taking. Our range of openers is designed for people with arthritis, reduced grip strength or limited hand mobility, and most require very little force to use. Browse our full range of kitchen aids for more ways to make everyday tasks easier.

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From simple lever-style bottle cap removers to fully automatic battery-powered jar openers, the range covers most situations where grip or strength is the limiting factor. Most are compact enough to keep in a kitchen drawer and designed to work with one hand where possible. If you are finding other kitchen tasks difficult alongside opening packaging, our adapted cutlery and beakers and plates ranges are worth looking at too.

Tin, Jar and Bottle Opener FAQs

  • What is the easiest way to open jars if I have arthritis?

    An automatic jar opener is the most practical solution for most people. You place it over the lid, press a button, and the motor does the twisting. No grip strength needed at all. We stock the OpenInOne Automatic Jar Opener, which handles most standard jar sizes without any manual effort. As Natasha, our occupational therapist, says in her guide to making meal prep easier, understanding your unique strengths and difficulties helps you make better choices, as the right tool really does depend on which movements are most restricted for you.

  • How do I open tins if my hands are weak?

    A battery-operated can opener removes the need for any wrist rotation or squeezing. You attach it to the rim of the tin and it works its way around automatically. It is considerably easier than a manual rotary opener, which requires both grip and a rotating motion simultaneously. If you use a standard opener at the moment and find it increasingly difficult, switching to an automatic model makes a noticeable difference.

  • Are there bottle openers designed for people with limited grip?

    Yes. Non-slip bottle openers have a wider, textured body that gives more surface area to push against, so you need less grip pressure to generate the leverage to pop a cap. Some are designed to work with one hand braced against a surface. They are a small thing but genuinely useful if opening bottles has become a regular frustration.

  • Can these openers be used with one hand?

    Most of the automatic models can, yes. Battery-operated jar and tin openers are designed to sit on or around the container and work independently once positioned, so the other hand just steadies the jar or tin rather than doing any of the work. If one-handed use is a specific requirement, check the product description before ordering as it varies by model.

  • Are kitchen openers available with VAT relief?

    Yes. If you have a long-term illness or disability, you may be eligible to purchase these aids free of VAT. Find out more about VAT relief.
Natasha Bruce-Jones, Occupational Therapist
“Cooking is for some fun, and for most essential, but if all twisting and grip efforts are a problem, or you simply enjoy an energy-saving option, a standard grip enhancer will not be sufficient, but this great gadget can do it all for you with the push of a button.”
– Natasha Bruce-Jones, Occupational Therapist
Part of the Everyday Essentials Range – Practical, affordable support for everyday life.

Content reviewed: July 2026

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