Crumb build-up inside of a toaster can attract bugs or worse, create a fire hazard. While you may clean your countertops and dishes daily, your kitchen appliances need a little love, too. Whether you ...

Clean your toaster’s exterior more than the interior depending on how often you use it. Empty the toaster’s crumb tray regularly to keep the inside clean, avoid a burning smell, and deter pests. Leave ...

Cleaning and maintaining a toaster or toaster oven is an important kitchen chore that can easily go overlooked. But it’s critical to show these small appliances regular TLC to keep them in good ...

You may regularly clean your air fryer or coffee maker, but all your kitchen appliances need some TLC every now and then. Specifically, you need to clean that toaster on your counter -- and you need ...

When was the last time you actually cleaned your toaster? Even though you might use it daily, the toaster probably isn't in the forefront of your mind for cleaning. If there's a burnt odor every time ...

You might toast a few slices of sourdough or throw a frozen pizza on your toaster oven’s tray without a second thought. But when’s the last time you gave your toaster oven a cleaning? Just like ...

The best toasters have a simple, straightforward design. That is, until you have to clean it. And you should really be cleaning your toaster on a regular basis. The more you use it, the more crumbs ...

You may not think to clean the toaster, but if it’s getting used, it needs a cleaning. And if you peer into the slots and see enough crumbs to bread a chicken cutlet, well, a good cleaning’s long ...

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