Every good housewife does a thorough cleaning of the entire house at least once a month. All family members are forced to take part in such an epoch-making event. At the same time, the housewife either cleans the kitchen herself or hires someone to help her.
The toaster often undergoes only light external cleaning - it is wiped down on the outside, completely forgetting that it is also necessary to wash it inside. How to clean the inside of a toaster correctly and efficiently is a question many housewives ask.
Methods for cleaning a toaster
There are several simple ways to clean crumbs from your toaster:
- Blow out the toaster with a jet of compressed air. To do this, you can use a regular home hair dryer or compressor.
- Clean the toaster with a vacuum cleaner.
- Blow out the inside of the toaster with hot steam. To do this, just hold it over the water evaporating from the spout of the kettle.
- Clean the inside of the toaster using a special brush with long, elastic bristles and an extended handle.
Getting rid of crumbs
The first thing to do is get rid of the bread particles. How to clean the inside of a toaster from crumbs?
Modern models of the device are usually equipped with a tray located at the bottom of the body, which extends. This is where the crumbs from the toast loaves end up. Therefore, first you need to:
- Don't forget to shake out any crumbs from the tray. remove the tray
- shake off the crumbs,
- rinse with a water jet using a foam sponge, dropping a little dish gel on it,
- Wipe dry with a towel.
To prevent oxidation and corrosion of metal parts and elements in the device, the tray should be installed in its original place only after it has completely dried.
Doesn't your toaster have a drawer? No problem, turn the device upside down and shake out the crumbs onto the spread paper/film. True, this does not guarantee complete cleaning of the “insides” of the toaster: crumbs may stick tightly to its walls.
Some creative housewives use a vacuum cleaner to suck them out. In the same way, you can remove dust that gets inside the toaster.
To additionally clean the “inside” of the toaster from crumbled bread slices, it is best to use a special “long-handled” and “soft-haired” brush.
You can get by with equal success with a thin brush or a regular toothbrush.
Cleaning
Cleaning a toaster is not a difficult procedure. To do this, you need to fill it with coarse salt, seal the top holes with thick paper and tape, and then shake it thoroughly. Salt will remove scale and soot and disinfect the insides.
All that remains is to peel off the tape or adhesive film and paper, rinse the inside of the toaster with running water and look at the results of the efforts expended. If scale and soot remain, you will have to use baking soda powder diluted with water .
Apply soda with a toothbrush or a special brush and rub thoroughly until the desired effect is achieved. After cleaning, wash off the dirt with water and thoroughly dry the inside of the toaster.
Need to clean the inside
It is important to know how to clean the inside of a toaster to avoid various problems associated with the operation of this household appliance. If you do not pay attention to the condition of its internal surfaces for a long time, this can lead to:
- to the accumulation of crumbs and their combustion;
- the formation of soot, which, when heated, will emit an unpleasant odor that permeates the toast;
- to the proliferation of bacteria if crumbs remain inside the unit, which is relatively rarely used;
- to burnout of the heating coil - due to the accumulation of crumbs, it may heat up unevenly.
When cleaning the inside of the toaster, you should act extremely carefully so as not to damage the device or affect its performance.
Cleaning a toaster - what you need to know?
Cleaning a toaster is a serious, responsible task and can be deadly if you do not first disconnect it from the power supply. Therefore, WARNING - always unplug the toaster before cleaning .
Another important point! Carefully read the instructions for your toaster, because they indicate the features of its design, as well as the cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer.
Never use sharp metal objects or aggressive acids to clean the inside of the toaster. They can damage the heating coils and damage the device.
You should know that many modern toasters are equipped with a special crumb tray that can be easily removed and cleaned.
If your device model does not have this device that makes life easier, then you will have to arm yourself with several useful devices and chemicals from the home kit of a good housewife.
Water use
Wash the toaster with clean water or with any detergent or cleaning composition only from the outside, making sure that the liquid does not get inside the appliance. Unlike a kettle, the inside of the toaster body is not intended for pouring water; the contacts of the heating elements and the electronic “stuffing” of the electrical appliance do not have reliable insulation.
Accordingly, to the question of whether it is possible to wash the inside of a toaster with water, the answer is definitely negative.
How to clean a toaster
To remove contaminants from the internal surfaces of the toaster, special compounds are used, the list of which is indicated by the manufacturer of the electrical appliance in the instructions for use. At home, coarse table salt and baking soda are usually used. Household appliances – a vacuum cleaner, a hairdryer – will help remove crumbs.
To process the toaster inside, use:
- a soft brush with a long handle (you can take a toothbrush with synthetic bristles of suitable stiffness);
- soft wipes that do not leave fibers on the surface.
What you need to know about cleaning your toaster
When using the device, bread residue is a natural deposit that accumulates inside over time. But if there is no cleaning, and the number of crumbs inside increases, there is a risk of fire.
Tips and warnings for cleaning your toaster at home:
- When cleaning stainless steel appliances, use vinegar instead of water and detergent. This will add shine to the surface and will effectively remove hand stains.
- Do not allow water to enter the device. Moisture inside is fraught not only with its destruction. It increases the risk of electric shock.
- Always unplug the device before disassembling, cleaning or repairing. To clean the inside of the toaster, never use sharp or metal objects.
- Clean the device regularly to help prevent fire. A fire starts quickly if there are a lot of crumbs or broken pieces of bread inside.
- Do not clean the toaster with abrasive or caustic substances. Avoid using cleaning products intended for cleaning ovens and stovetops.
Removing crumbs
Modern toasters are usually equipped with a special pull-out tray at the bottom of the body, where crumbs from slices of bread intended for toasting fall. Therefore, at the first stage of work, you should take out the tray, free it from crumbs, wash it under running water with a sponge with a drop of dishwashing detergent, and wipe with a dry cloth.
Place the tray in place only after complete drying, otherwise the moisture, evaporating, will lead to oxidation and corrosion of the metal and electronic elements of the electrical appliance.
If the toaster model does not have a pull-out tray, shake out the crumbs by turning the device over a spread newspaper or film. But this option does not make it possible to completely clean the inside of the toaster - particles of bread stick to the walls.
To clean the internal surfaces of an electrical appliance as much as possible from crumbs, regardless of the presence of a tray, use a stream of air from a hair dryer or suck them out with a vacuum cleaner. Additionally, use a brush or toothbrush to remove any crumbs stuck to the walls.
How to clean the inside of a toaster from crumbs and carbon deposits
Before cleaning the inside of the toaster, you must remove and empty the special tray located at the bottom of the toaster. The tray is removed from the nest, freed from debris and washed under the tap with dish soap. The clean tray is then left on a towel until completely dry. You can put it in place only after the remaining moisture has evaporated.
There are several ways to clean the toaster itself. They can be used separately or combined with each other to obtain a better result.
Dry cleaning with hairdryer and brush
To clean the toaster, turn it upside down and shake it several times. The bulk of the crumbs will spill out onto the newspaper. Then blow a hairdryer into the slots of the toaster for several minutes - the air flow will help remove pieces of burnt bread that are not held too firmly. Additionally, to remove crumbs stuck to the walls, use a brush or brush.
Instead of a hairdryer, you can clean the toaster with a powerful vacuum cleaner, which will pull out large crumbs
Cleaning with salt
Coarse table salt is poured inside the toaster through the slots - you need to fill the device to the top. After this, the body of the unit is wrapped with thick paper or newspapers and securely sealed with tape, leaving no holes.
The toaster is gently shaken for several minutes. The salt will be evenly distributed throughout the internal space and will help clean the walls and heating elements. After some time, the unit is turned around again, the product is poured out of it and the remaining grains are brushed off with a brush or brush.
Advice! After using salt, metal surfaces located in plain view should be wiped with a damp cloth to prevent the development of corrosion.
When cleaning with salt, do not shake the toaster too much, as this may cause some parts to move.
Cleaning with soda
A homemade soda-based paste helps clean heavy stains. But it is recommended to use it in extreme cases, if dry methods do not give the desired result.
To quickly clean the inside of the toaster, use the powder as follows:
- soda is slightly diluted with water to obtain a thick, soft paste;
- using a brush or brush, apply a thin layer of paste onto contaminated elements on the body or inside the slots;
- Gently rub the mixture into the surface for several minutes;
- remove the remaining soda paste with a sponge or soft cloth and leave the toaster to dry.
The semi-liquid product does not harm the body of the device and its internal metal elements located in the upper part. You just can’t place the paste too deep into the slots of the unit. It will help clean the inside of the toaster, but it can cause damage if it comes into contact with electronic parts.
Soda not only allows you to clean carbon deposits due to its abrasive properties, but also dissolves fat
Cleaning internal surfaces from carbon deposits
Let's look at how to clean a toaster using home remedies - salt and soda. It is important to act carefully so as not to damage the electrical appliance.
Method 1. Table salt with large crystals is poured through the upper slots for loading bread inside the device. It is necessary to fill it almost to the top. Then the holes need to be closed so that the salt does not spill out.
Cover the top of the toaster with thick paper and wrap the entire unit with cling film so that the paper is pressed well against the holes. You can use tape, but in this case there is a risk that traces of glue will remain on the case and additional effort will be required to remove them.
Gently shake the prepared device for several minutes so that the salt crystals remove dirt from the walls. You should not be overzealous - intense shaking harms the electronics and can cause contact breakage and failure of the device.
Remove packaging and salt from toaster. Be sure to vacuum the inside of the device, go over the walls with a brush or brush, wipe the inside of the device with a slightly damp cloth and dry it. It is important to remove all traces of salt, since in combination with water vapor it will create an aggressive environment and cause corrosion of steel elements.
Method 2: Prepare a thick paste from a mixture of baking soda and water. It is applied to contaminated areas, wait a few minutes and clean with a brush. Baking soda is safe for metal surfaces; it is a mild abrasive that will not cause harm. The benefits of baking soda also include the ability to remove grease stains.
After applying the paste to the inside of the toaster, remove the cleaning composition with a napkin. Wipe all surfaces thoroughly with a slightly damp non-woven cloth, then wipe the device dry and leave to dry for several hours.
Cleaning a toaster at home
In order to properly clean a toaster at home, you need to carefully read the instructions for use of the electrical appliance. In most cases, manufacturers leave recommendations for caring for equipment, including mentioning suitable cleaning agents.
In addition, there are effective folk remedies for cleaning a toaster, namely kitchen salt and baking soda. They are designed to remove complex contaminants, such as grease or carbon deposits. We will talk about the use of these cleaning agents later, but now we suggest you figure out how to quickly clean a toaster from ordinary bread crumbs.
To remove bread residues from the described unit, you can use the following available tools:
- vacuum cleaner;
- hair dryer;
- a special brush;
- toothbrush.
The most effective ways to clean a toaster from crumbs are with a vacuum cleaner and a hair dryer. The first device literally sucks up the grain residues, and the second, on the contrary, blows it out with a stream of air. These methods qualitatively remove contamination from the walls of the described electrical appliance. It is more convenient to clean the tray manually. If this part is removed from the toaster, for example, as in Bosch models, then you just need to take it out, carefully shake off the crumbs and wash it with a slightly damp cloth. The detachable tray can also be treated with detergents. However, after this procedure, it should be washed off with soapy water and wiped dry. Only after this can the tray be returned to its place.
Some toaster models do not have drawers. In this case, it is more difficult to clean them from crumbs. To begin with, you can try turning the electrical appliance upside down and, in this position, carefully trot it over the laid table. Of course, this method will not help to completely get rid of contaminants, but you will definitely be able to get rid of most of the crushed bread. The rest of the debris can be easily cleaned with a special brush or toothbrush. You can also use a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner for this purpose.
If there is carbon deposits or grease in the toaster, a single stream of air will not do. To remove these contaminants, more effective methods will be required, and we will consider them further.
- Coarse salt. This folk remedy will help clean soot from electrical appliances. To do this, fill the toaster almost completely with salt crystals, pouring them through the top holes intended for loading bread slices. After this, close the filled holes tightly with paper, and wrap the device itself tightly with cling film. You can use tape instead, but it can leave behind marks that are difficult to remove. When the toaster is completely sealed, shake it gently, but only briefly and lightly. During this procedure, coarse salt will clean off all the carbon deposits inside the household appliances. Then remove the film, paper and salt. Remove any remaining salt crystals from the toaster using a vacuum cleaner. You can also lightly wipe the inside of the device with a damp cloth, but after this manipulation the walls and bottom must be wiped dry. Try to eliminate all remaining salt, otherwise, if it comes into contact with steam, it may cause rust in the device.
- Baking soda. This component copes well with grease stains. Baking soda also has another benefit. It does not harm metal parts, which means it is not capable of causing corrosion. The principle of using this powder is very simple. Soda is mixed with water until a thick paste is obtained, and then applied to all contaminated areas and left for ten minutes. Then the treated areas with fat are cleaned with a toothbrush and wiped with a damp cloth, and then dry. Before use, the toaster should dry at room temperature for a couple of hours.
When the internal parts of the described unit are clean, all you have to do is wash it from the outside. At this stage, you can safely use water and detergents. You can also try cleaning your equipment with steam. We won’t tell you anything about this method, but we will demonstrate it very clearly in the video below.
Under no circumstances use abrasive substances, hard scourers or sponges made of melamine to clean the surface. All of the above leaves scratches on the body of the toaster, which will ruin its appearance.
If you just need to get rid of dust, just use a soap solution. Baking soda is suitable for removing traces of grease. We described the principle of its operation earlier.
For safety reasons, it is worth recalling that the toaster must be washed strictly after disconnecting it from the power supply. You should also wait until the device cools down completely. Only after this can you start cleaning the toaster at home, but be sure to remember that this kitchen device should never be completely immersed in water or other liquids.
