HOW TO CLEAN A TOASTER

1. UNPLUG THE TOASTER

Before you do anything else, make sure that your toaster is unplugged.

1. UNPLUG THE TOASTER

When it comes time to clean your toaster you also want to make sure that it is completely cool, otherwise it can burn you.

2. SHAKE CRUMBS OUT

Once your toaster is cool and unplugged, you’re going to want to shake all of the loose crumbs out into your trash can.

2. SHAKE CRUMBS OUT

If you don’t have a removable tray in your toaster though, don’t worry.

3. MAKE A CLEANING SOLUTION

Next, you’re going to make a cleaning solution out of water and dishwashing liquid in your sink.

3. MAKE A CLEANING SOLUTION

Make sure that the whole tray is submerged. Once you have submerged the tray, wash it thoroughly with a sponge or dishcloth.

4. BRUSH REMAINING CRUMBS AWAY FROM INSIDE THE TOASTER

Going back to the actual toaster, you’re going to want to get a small brush and brush away any remaining crumbs.

4. BRUSH REMAINING CRUMBS AWAY FROM INSIDE THE TOASTER

Because it’s unplugged, you don’t have to worry about getting shocked.

5. CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TOASTER

Dip your sponge into the cleaning solution you made and make sure to wring out the majority of the water.

6. PUT THE TOASTER BACK TOGETHER

Now that the toaster is clean, you’re going to begin reassembling it. If you have removed the dials, put them back on.