Crumbs and leftovers quickly collect in the toaster.
These should be removed regularly, but cleaning is not always easy.
It works with these tips.
The
toaster
should be cleaned regularly.
Because too many
crumbs
increase the risk of fire enormously.
When cleaning the electrical device, however, there are a few things that consumers must consider.
Offenbach - The
toaster
should not be missing in any kitchen.
It is used almost every day in many households, especially in the morning to toast or toast
bread
.
Cleaning the electrical device is often neglected.
The toaster can become a
source of fire
if the
crumbs are
not removed regularly.
Cleaning
is easy
with a few
tips
.
The toaster has become a true all-rounder.
In addition to
toast, bread or rolls
, many frozen products can also be warmed up in the device.
This is how greasy liquids or
leftovers get inside
.
Popular types of bread in Germany |
percent |
---|---|
Mixed bread |
32.8 |
toast |
20.3 |
Breads with grains and seeds |
15.2 |
Whole grain bread |
10.5 |
Wheat bread |
5.2 (Source: German Bread Institute) |
How to clean the toaster properly: remove crumbs and food scraps - this must be observed
Since the
toaster is an electrical
device
, you should be a
little more careful when
cleaning
it than usual and not directly take the wet cleaning cloth.
In general, when cleaning:
Pull out the mains plug
Let the device cool down
Do not use any sharp objects such as a knife or fork
Keep the device or the power cord away from liquids and do not put them in the dishwasher
If only dry
crumbs
have accumulated
in the toaster
, it is usually sufficient
to empty
the
crumb tray
and, if it is more dirty, to clean it with water or washing-up liquid and then to dry it.
Most devices have such a pull-out or fold-out drawer.
However
, the crumb tray should not be put
in the
dishwasher
as it could rust in the worst case scenario.
Toaster: Tips for cleaning - safety first
Cleaning
the
inside of the toaster
is a little more difficult.
Above all, care should be taken
not to damage
the
heating
elements
.
To get rid of the annoying little crumbs that got stuck between the bars, you can also use the
hairdryer
.
Simply blow dry into the slots of the toaster on a cold setting from above so that all the crumbs end up in the drawer.
A
toothbrush or paintbrush
is ideal for leftover food that has stuck inside
.
So carefully walk between the heating rods.
Under no circumstances use a knife or fork to pull out wedged pieces of bread.
Not only can the device break, if the plug is not pulled it could even result in an
electric shock
.
To clean the outside of the toaster: use detergent or even vinegar
Everything that
sticks to the
outside of the
toaster
can be
wiped off
with a little
washing-up liquid or vinegar
.
Stainless steel toasters can also be polished with a stainless steel cleaner.
A microfiber cloth is suitable for dust.
The
bread roll attachment
can also be easily cleaned with water and washing-up liquid.
Cleaning baking trays can also be quite a hassle.
But with the help of a few home remedies, cleaning is not that difficult.