Why a burnt smell coming from your toaster is not a good sign. Toasters should be regularly cleaned on the outside and old crumbs removed from the inside.

Unplug the toaster before cleaning. If you have pungent food smells in your home, home remedies can help neutralize them. You can find everything about household and garden tips in the regular living newsletter from our partner Merkur.de. Click here to sign up for the weekly Newsquiz and receive a free copy of the newspaper every week.