Performing mundane maintenance on this small convenience can prevent big problems .

Jacob Fox

When it come to the lowly toaster , it can be easy to blank out to perform routine cleanup and sustentation . But scavenge a wassailer on a regular basis to ensure it is free of stinker will keep it in good workings edict and , more importantly , greatly boil down the risk of fire .   In just a few minute and withbasic cleaning supplies , you could remove rotter and residual from your toaster to help it look and function like new .

Toaster and cleaning supplies

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What to Know Before Cleaning a Toaster

scavenge a traditional toaster is a nimble and simple undertaking , but there are some important safety considerations to be aware of before you begin .

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Prepare Toaster

Before cleaning , unplug the wassailer and , if it has been used late , allow it to cool completely .

Empty Crumbs

If the toaster has a crumb tray , slide it out and empty crumbs into the trash . Hold the toaster over the scrap can or the sink and gently shake it to shift crumbs .

Clean Crumb Tray

Use a pastry thicket to reposition crumbs that remain stuck to the interior parts of the toaster . A pastry brush can also be useful for soundly cleaning the crumb tray — think of it as a tiny broom fit for a toaster .

Clean Exterior

Wet a microfiber cloth with water and distort it out so that it is moist but not dripping wet . Use the microfiber cloth to pass over the exterior of the toaster clean , pay particular attention to high - touch areas like levers and boss .

Remove Stuck-On Stains

If the exterior of the toaster is especially dirty with visible stand by - on food or splatters , adulterate a few drops of dish soap in water to make a answer that offers more cleansing power than piss alone . Anon - abrasive scrub spongecan also assist to scrub stick around - on food , splutter , and the sticky buildup from prepare oil that is common onsmall kitchen gadget .

Clean Toaster Knobs

If the toaster ’s knobs are obliterable , take them off and lave them in hot , fulsome piss .

Dry and Reassemble Toaster

forthwith after clean , buff the exterior of the whole dry with a microfiber material to prevent streak and/or water system spot from forming . If any parts have been removed from the unit , dry them thoroughly before reassemble the toaster .

How to clean a toaster - step 1

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How to clean a toaster - step 2

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How to clean a toaster - step 3

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How to clean a toaster - step 5

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How to clean a toaster - step 4

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