Is YOUR toaster clean enough to see in?
Until we had a housecleaner scour our home from top to bottom, I had no idea you could actually get your toaster looking nearly as good as new! I had tried stainless steel spray, window cleaner, and the ole’ vinegar-and-water mixture, and nothing really got the gunk off the outside. And I thought we were just stuck with the crumby mess inside! Sure, I dumped the crumb tray… but there was plenty of excess still hanging on. Then I read some tips from Woman’s Day, and read up on the subject online (yes, I’m a nerd. I research toaster-cleaning online). Here’s the scoop:
1. Unplug the toaster (duh).
2. Remove the crumb tray and dump it. Then wash it in the sink with hot, soapy water, and dry with a cloth.
3. Turn the toaster upside-down over the garbage and shake it gently to get all the loose junk out.
4. Take a damp toothbrush (not your husband’s, unless he’s in the doghouse) and scrub off the stuck-on goop from the heat coils inside. This may take a little elbow grease, but don’t push too hard or you may break something. Turn the toaster upside down again and dump out the crumbs again.
5. Let the toaster dry COMPLETELY before plugging it back in.
6. Now start on the outside. Wipe it down with a soft cloth soaked in vinegar, using a bit of baking soda to scrub off really stuck-on junk. Be careful not to scratch the surface with an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad.
7. Rinse and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
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