How to clean a toaster

At least once a month, many housewives carry out general cleaning. But the toaster, as a rule, only undergoes external cleaning.

They can wipe it down and forget that its inside also needs cleanliness. It is important to do everything correctly so as not to spoil its performance.

How to clean the inside of a toaster from crumbs and other dirt

First of all, the toaster is cleaned of bread crumbs. If they are stored inside the unit for a long time, this will provoke the growth of bacteria. As a result, the toaster will become a source of unpleasant odor, possibly frying bread crumbs.

The accumulation of bread crumbs can affect the filament heating, which will occur unevenly. To clean the inside, use a special brush. It is a long handle with soft bristles at the end.

Reference! If you do not have such a brush at hand, it is permissible to use a toothbrush or a thin brush.

An effective way to clean the toaster from crumbs and small debris is using a hair dryer. Using a stream of air, you can easily blow out the cavity and remove food debris.

After this, you need to start cleaning the crumb tray. If it is removable, you need to remove it, shake off all the crumbs and gently wipe the surface with a sponge.

It should first be moistened in water to which detergent is added. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the tray dry. If the patch is stationary and cannot be removed, the cleaning process will change. First you need to spread newspaper or paper. The toaster turns over and the crumbs are thrown out.

Is it possible to wash the inside of a toaster with water?

Washing the toaster is not recommended. If liquid gets on the internal electronic components of the device, it can easily fail. Its useful life will expire.

Therefore, it is important not to wash the toaster under running water, not to put it in a basin filled with liquid, and so on. Only wiping parts of the unit with a damp cloth is allowed. After this, be sure to dry everything thoroughly.

The best way to clean the inside of a toaster

If you use a hairdryer, there is no option; you will need to clean the toaster yourself. To do this, you should prepare the necessary elements:

• Salt. Definitely with large crystals;
• Table salt;
• A special brush for cleaning or a simple toothbrush;
• High density paper;
• Duct tape. You can use tape.

Work progress

Cleaning the toaster is easy. But it is important to follow certain recommendations in order to do it right.

To begin with, the toaster is filled with salt containing large crystals. This can be done through the upper slots. The entrance to them must be covered after adding salt. Thick paper is suitable for this. Secure it with tape or sticky tape.

Afterwards, you need to pick up the toaster and shake it for a few seconds. This will help clean the inner surface of carbon deposits and contaminants from oil and grease. Salt also helps disinfect the inner surface.When cleaning is complete, it is recommended to carefully remove all salt. Otherwise, upon contact with moisture from food, it can provoke the formation of corrosion and rust inside.

If it was not possible to completely get rid of carbon deposits and scale using the first method, it is recommended to use baking soda, previously diluted with water. Mix both components until a paste consistency is achieved. This mixture will help get rid of dirt and grease from inside the toaster. At the same time, soda has a rather gentle effect on the surface, does not scratch or damage it.

The resulting mixture of salt and water should be applied with a special brush or toothbrush. You need to rub until the desired effect is achieved. After this, the inside of the toaster is wiped with a damp cloth and dried.

The final stage after cleaning

Once the inside of the toaster has been cleaned, move on to the final stage. The surface of the unit body also needs to be cleaned. Cleaning will depend on the material the case is made from.

The plastic surface is cleaned with a damp sponge, to which a small amount of detergent is first added. Then take a clean rag, moisten it a little with water and wipe the body from the soap solution.

If there are complex contaminants on the surface in the form of greasy stains, use soda slurry. After all cleaning actions have been carried out, the outer surface is wiped dry.

If the case is made of aluminum or stainless steel, then it will require special care from you. In addition to getting rid of existing stains, it is also necessary to polish the surface to maintain its shine. If there are fingerprints and other simple stains on the case, they can be removed with a vinegar solution. After treating the surface, the toaster should be wiped with a dry cloth.

After the inside and outside of the unit has been cleaned, it is necessary to leave it for a while. This will allow it to dry completely. You cannot connect it to the power supply and use it until it is completely dry.

Regular cleaning and correct actions during cleaning directly affect the performance of the toaster and its service life. A clean unit not only looks neat, but also does not break down for a long time and is not susceptible to fire. The suggested recommendations will help keep the toaster in good and working condition.