- Wash with warm soapy water, or
- Place it in the dishwasher if it is stainless steel.
Dry it well to prevent rust.
9. Other Possible Uses
Some people use egg toppers creatively, such as making decorative cuts in soft foods like tomatoes.
However, avoid using it on:
- Hard shells
- Nuts
- Thick-skinned fruits
Using excessive force may damage the tool.
10. Why It Ends Up in the Cutlery Drawer
Egg toppers are small and resemble scissors, so they are often stored with other utensils. Since most households don’t use them daily, they tend to sit unnoticed in a cutlery drawer until rediscovered.
11. When to Replace or Skip One
You may want to replace an egg topper if:
- The teeth become bent or dull
- It stops creating a clean crack
If you rarely eat soft-boiled eggs, you may not need one at all. A knife or spoon can open an egg with a bit of care.
✅ In short: that strange scissor-like tool in your drawer is most likely an egg topper, designed to neatly crack the top off a soft-boiled egg.
