Abstract: A method of using a disposable moist towelette to clean and sanitize a top surface and a tight circumferential groove on the top of a pop top beverage can wherein the towelette is moistened with a liquid which does not leave a residue with a perceptible odor or taste after using the moistened towelette to clean the top surface and circumferential groove on the beverage can. The method includes the steps of storing a moist towelette in a sealed disposable packet; removing the moist towelette from the packet; placing the moist towelette on the top of the pop top beverage can; forcing a portion of the moist towelette into the groove on the top of the beverage can; and applying pressure to the moist towelette while manipulating the moist towelette to clean the top surface and groove on the can.

Abstract: A can cleaning device having a main body and front edge, and a wall depending from the main body along the front edge for use with a disposable moist towelette to clean and sanitize a top surface and a tight circumferential groove on the top of a pop top beverage can. The can cleaning device is guided into place on top of the moist towelette, forcing a portion of the moist towelette into the tight groove on the top of the can, rotating the can cleaning device relative to the can effects cleaning and sanitizing or disinfecting of the top surface and groove on the can. The can cleaning device may be attached to a counter top, vending machine, vending cart, store counter, cooler, refrigeration unit, serving cart or similar place for storing or dispensing pop top beverage cans.

Abstract: A method of using a disposable moist towelette with a can cleaning device to clean and sanitize a top surface and a tight circumferential groove on the top of a pop top beverage can. The method includes the use of a disposable moist towelette made of material which resists tearing when manipulated with a can cleaning device. The towelette is moistened with a liquid such that when the moist towelette is placed over the top surface of a pop top beverage can and a can cleaning device is guided into place on top of the moist towelette, rotating the can cleaning device relative to the can effects cleaning and sanitizing of the top surface and groove on the can. The moist towelette may be stored in an air tight packet which can be attached to the beverage can. The moist towelette and packet may be dispensed from a vending machine along with a beverage can.

Abstract: A can cleaning device for cleaning the top surface and groove of pop top cans. The can cleaning device comprises a main body having a front edge and a perpendicular wall depending from the main body along the front edge wherein the perpendicular wall and front edge have a curvature substantially equal to the radial curvature of the circumferential groove on the top of a beverage can.