The toaster is one of the most commonly used kitchen appliances. But, surprisingly, no one pays attention to the cleaning of the toaster.
Some of you might consider the up-side-down shake, as the cleaning procedure of the toaster (believe me it’s not.
Others might be thinking that it’s a daunting task. Whatever your reason is, one thing is clear, no one pays attention to the cleaning of the toaster.
Therefore, we have put together this step-by-step guide, that you can follow to easily clean your toaster at your home.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the details, and check out the details.
Steps for the Cleaning of the Toaster
1. Unplugging & Cooling
First of all, you need to unplug the toaster from the power socket. If you have used the toaster and it’s still hot. Then let it cool down for about 20-25 minutes before proceeding any further.
If you do not unplug the toaster from the electricity, there is a strong chance that you will electrocute yourself. Therefore, we highly recommend you to unplug it.
2. Cleaning the Crumb Tray
Most of the best toasters in 2021 come with a crumb tray. This crumb tray allows you to take out the remains of the bread easily outside the toaster.
But over time, due to constant usage, the crumb tray becomes full of debris, and dirt. Thus, making it unhygienic.
Therefore, you have to take your toaster near the sink and pull out the crumb tray and clean it with the help of a fork, or a knife.
3. Pulling Upside Down
Afterwards, you have to pull the toaster upside down in order to get all the remains of the toaster outside. You have to pull the toaster upside down and shake it well. So, all the remains of the bread, and dirt gets outside.
Do 3-4 quick shakes, and you are good to go. Just ensure there is nothing left inside the toaster.
4. Making Cleaning Solution
This is perhaps the most important step. You have to make a cleansing solution by using warm water, and dishwashing liquid.
Take a pot, and make the solution using by putting a few drops of dish-washing liquid, and warm water.
Now, put the crumb-tray inside this solution for about 20-minutes. So, all the dirt, and the remains of the food get dissolved in the water.
Afterwards, clean the crumb tray in the running water, and let it dry in the open environment. You can also use a soft cleaning cloth to clean the crumb tray further.
5. Cleaning Inside
This step is one of the most crucial steps in the cleaning of the toaster. Take a brush, and dip the tips of the brush in the lukewarm water, and start cleaning the slots of the toaster.
So, the remains of the bread, dirt etc get cleansed. Be careful, not to spill a huge amount of water inside the tent, as it can take ages to dry-up the water inside the toaster.
6. Cleansing the Outside
Take a cloth, and damp it with the cleansing solution. Now wipe-out the dirt from the outside of the toaster.
Throughly clean the toaster with the damp cloth, and then take another dry cloth, and wipe-up the dampness from the toaster.
6. Finishing
The last step is to finish the cleaning procedure, and put back the toaster into the working condition. Make sure all the equipments have been thoroughly cleaned, and do not contain any moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How Do You Clean the Inside of a Toaster?
First of all, you have to pull the toaster upside down. Afterwards, you can take a brush, and cleanout the slots of the toaster. Just make sure, you do not leave any moisture inside the toaster.
How Do You Clean a Greasy Toaster?
You have to use a dishwasher or similar kind of solvent in order to get rid of the grease inside the toaster. Just make sure, you do not leave any remains of the solvent in the toaster.
Can I Leave Moisture Inside a Toaster?
Hell no! It can prove to be very dangerous if you leave any moisture inside the tent. It is highly recommended to get the water, and moisture outside the tent before you turn it on to avoid the risk of electrocuting yourself.
Can You Soak a Toaster in Water?
You can not soak an entire toaster inside the water. However, you can put the crumb-tray in water in order to get rid of debris etc.
Conclusion
Cleaning a toaster is considered as a daunting task. Therefore, a lot of people, even the one who take-up the cleaning, and hygiene very seriously do not clean their toasters properly.
Therefore, we have put together this complete step-by-step guide, that you can follow to easily clean your toaster and bring it back into a pristine condition.
If you have any questions in mind, feel free to ask us in the comments section below.