How Pros Use a Surprising Trick to Clean Toasters and Toaster Ovens
Clean a Basic Toaster
First, unplug the toaster and hold it over a trash can, since shaking it can scatter crumbs. Shake it to loosen debris, then turn it upside down and shake again to dislodge larger pieces.
Give Oven Parts Care
Toaster ovens have more internal parts than basic toasters, and reheating pizza or other oily foods can cause grease to accumulate inside. Their removable racks, pans and crumb trays can be washed in warm, soapy water.
Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge to remove stuck-on grime from those parts. Rinse them and let them air dry before returning them to the oven.
Wipe The Exterior
Finish by cleaning the toaster oven’s outside surfaces. For stainless steel, the recommendations include Weiman 3-in-1 Spray. For glass doors, a glass cleaner such as Invisible Glass can be used. These steps address the exterior while helping remove grease and debris from frequently used appliances.
Key points
- Unplug a toaster before shaking out crumbs.
- Wash a removable crumb tray in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry it.
- Use a non-abrasive sponge on toaster oven racks, pans and crumb trays.
- Choose a stainless steel or glass cleaner suited to the toaster oven’s exterior.