My mornings wouldn’t be the same without toast, seriously. Whether it’s avocado toast with an egg or a simple buttered slice, my toaster gets daily use. That’s why I make it a habit to clean both my toaster and toaster oven every week. A quick cleanup removes leftover crumbs and food residue that could affect the flavor of my toast or worse, become a fire hazard.
The bottom of a toaster can quickly accumulate a surprising amount of dust, crumbs, lint and even bugs if left dirty. So it needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. Luckily there’s an easy method that won’t lead to electrocution.
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How to clean out your toaster
If you use your toaster as often as I do (daily), you’ll need to clean it at least once a week. If you use it sporadically, you can get away with cleaning it every few weeks or so, or when you notice food remnants building up. Here’s the best way to clean your toaster:
Can you submerge a toaster in water to clean it?
If you’ve gone a long time without cleaning your toaster, you may have some burn marks on the top of it leaving an unsightly brown mark. To fix this you can make a paste of equal parts water and baking soda and while the toaster is still unplugged, scrub with a toothbrush or non-abrasive sponge. Afterward, wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth to remove the paste.
