How to Clean a Toaster
Tired of seeing toast crumbs on your counter? It may be time to clean your toaster. Learn how to clean a toaster quickly and effectively to prevent messes from occurring on your counters. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug toaster and allow to cool after use.
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Turn the toaster over--upside down--over the garbage pail. Shake out any loose crumbs.
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Hold the toaster upright and depress claps beneath the toaster. This will open the "trap doors" on the bottom of the toaster.
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Use a damp cloth to the remove fine crumbs which did not "shake out." Press metal clasps to fasten the bottom of the toaster after it's clean.
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Rinse cloth and wipe the exterior of the toaster to remove smudges and fingerprints.
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Tips & Warnings
Wipe the exterior of a stainless steel toaster with a cloth dipped in vinegar to make it shine!
Clean your toaster regularly to prevent fires! A fire can start very easily if large crumbs or a chunk of bread gets lodged in the toaster.
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Comments
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Lilaclaugh
Feb 19, 2009
The paint brush and canned air is an excellent idea! I live in a high humidity climate and boy can those crumbs stick together in my toaster. I'm going to try this tonight. Thank a bunch! -
Saesult
Feb 16, 2009
Ah, mom needs these tips.
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maryellen1001
Feb 16, 2009
Great tips for cleaning a toaster! I love the idea of the air can to clean out the inside! 5*
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Suzanne Lawlor
Feb 16, 2009
It's so easy to put off cleaning a toaster, but you've made it a lot more palatable. 5*
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Tricia Goss
Feb 11, 2009
I am going to do this right now. 5*!!!
