How to Clean a Toaster

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The secret to good toast is keeping your toaster clean, and it only takes a few minutes of your time.
Step 1: Bring toaster to sink
Unplug the toaster and set it near a sink to minimize clean up.
Warning
Never immerse your toaster -- or any electrical appliance -- in water.
Step 2: Brush off crumbs
Insert the brush into the toaster slots to gently brush the crumbs off the metal parts inside, moving from top to bottom.
Step 3: Empty crumb tray
Lift the toaster, remove the crumb tray underneath, and dump the crumbs into your sink.
Step 4: Clean tray
Clean the tray with the sponge and mild soap or dishwashing solution. Rinse and dry the tray before you put it back.
Tip
If the tray isn't dirty, just brush the crumbs off and insert it back into the toaster.
Step 5: Shake toaster
To get any remaining crumbs out, turn the toaster upside down over the sink and shake it a few times.
Step 6: Clean outside of toaster
Wipe the outside of your toaster clean with a little diluted vinegar on the cloth.
Tip
If any bits of plastic bags or containers have melted onto the toaster’s exterior, apply a little nail polish remover and then wipe it off.
Step 7: Enjoy
Admire your toaster -- it looks like new!
Did You Know?
Before electric toasters were invented, people toasted their bread over an open fire, using a long-handled fork or metal frame.

[@FredSunHK]

I Have to confess here: I never realized that there was a 'crum tray' in my toaster!

[@AlexAtuh]

I'm with you bro 🙃

[@andresayala1268]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@lochandichabod3084]

Me three

[@watchableraven3517]

I ABSOLUTELY MISSED THE 'R' IN THAT SENTENCE

[@gabethebabe8187]

@@watchableraven3517 oof

[@snozzmcberry2366]

Dump the crumbs in .. the sink? Just put them in the trash. No point in adding to the risk of pipe clogs.

[@xxjer23xx91]

exactly

[@Missemscie]

Snozz McBerry thought so too. And that toaster body looked eww 😷

[@lindseyhiccups]

Right? I thought the same thing :O

[@SS-pg1hi]

Yeah I used a plastic bag and shook out the crumbs in there

[@SLAYER97501]

This is so there will be a video on How To Clean Clogged Sink Pipes

[@mjmclaugh4572]

You see, you're missing a crucial part when the burnt part is not all the way down in the tray and is stuck on the ground piece just above the tray.

[@spodge1233]

Agreed

[@ayeshatariq2703]

burn the crumbs

[@riddhisingh338]

It’s still literally making noise like a change maker when I shake it after cleaning as much as possible 😢

[@trisha2214]

Instructions unclear, ended up putting it in the bath with me

[@mom69yearsago85]

Bois we lost another one

[@madmonkey8141]

🐫

[@sidewaydriver]

Fuck it, I'll buy a new toaster.

[@Reptar530]

Bro stole my comment 😅

[@Cracktower1]

How about dumping all the hard pieces in the garbage can instead of the sink? The sink drain is for liquids, not solids, unless you want a clogged drain after time.

[@sandramiller9168]

+Rich M. Garbage disposal

[@Cracktower1]

+Sandra Miltich that's not a garbage disposal drain.that's a normal sink drain, notice the cross hatch on the bottom of the drain? That's there to stop big pieces of food/debris/silverware. trust me, I've done a fair share of plumbing in my life to know.

[@sandramiller9168]

+Rich M. No, I mean "or dump it in a garbage disposal"! Definitely don't let anything go down those pipes!

[@trollusohard]

Ever heard of a garbage disposal?

[@thathamiltongirl3690]

I threw mine in the bathtub with me! Works like a charm!

[@leonmaster2575]

Gotta try that!

[@kepancakesss5581]

bruh, i removed my tray and found a damn water bottle cap 😑.

[@kalukus287]

Kehani D omg

[@kepancakesss5581]

Right. Suppose it had burned and set fire 😅😅

[@SHabbIZZLEx]

how defuq it got there? xD

[@frylock770]

i found 3 doubloons

[@heatherbeach1837]

I found a 24k good ring I bought the toaster used

[@eggma_bow]

why am I watching this I don't even have a toaster

[@SupahSmashBrotha96]

Same

[@TropicalAntarctic]

Because you enjoy wasting time 😁

[@eggma_bow]

@@TropicalAntarctic true, I still do

[@MarzFromMars]

Lol

[@eizhowa]

It has a crumb tray?! No wonder I found cleaning it so tough...

[@rohaan_b]

eizhowa lol!

[@justinbrown9128]

Lol

[@ChristopherMoler-hs7fm]

I bought the toaster because my old one was not big enough for wide slices of rye bread kzbin.infoUgkxE7HOOpW0eh4vbVGAB_r_cURwoxZxpZPA and it was wide enough for huge slices or, if the bread is narrow, four slices at the same time. It has a defrost setting which is great because I keep my bread in the freezer, and a rack that you can use to heat rolls. The rack will even reheat cold pizza! It does get hotter after the first slices are toasted, so for subsequent slices you need to reduce the toasting time.

[@poquitodefe]

Lol I just threw mine in the dishwasher...works like a charm

[@Fierce11301]

Lol

[@Gravity616]

My wife cleaned mine pretty good too

[@MoCurlie]

I couldn't even watch the first 11 seconds. I've never let my toaster get that dirty. Thanks for showing others the truth and the light.

[@krock2319]

Morgan S PROFESSIONAL TOASTER CLEANER. WATCHES VIDEO HOW TO CLEAN TOASTER

[@bulidrians2182]

@@krock2319 ouchie.

[@mlg445]

your skin is tho

[@MoCurlie]

@@mlg445 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annalisa8362]

​@mlg445 her skin is dirty? Care to explain?

[@new-knowledge8040]

My toaster had only a slide tray rather than have a a door that could be opened like my previous toaster. So I took it to the bathroom and used the shower head to wash out all the crumbs. It took 15 minutes get it completely clean. I then let it dry out over several days. Now it looks brand new. It was amazing concerning how much crumbs were still inside even after cleaning the tray.

[@Anna-in8xu]

while these tips were helpful, i wanted to really really clean my toaster. So here's what i did. get a piece of small paper towel soak it in warm water with dish soap put it at the bottom of the toaster get a butter knife & slide it around the bottom & sides, obviously unplug first. Voila!!! its clean

[@AquielN]

This is what I did, cause the inside was bothering me

[@margaretboyd8716]

Thank you Anna as the video made no mention of how to clean the bottom of the toaster. I will now take your advice.

[@Solo_Sessums]

You forget this chanel exists until you need it.

[@CliftonPhotographer]

Agreed. Why risk clogging the drain,when you can simply trash the crumbs and be done with them?

[@abrahaml56al]

0:28, then why the hell would you place it in the sink

[@AnoukhHellstream]

finally xD i was able to clean my hubbys old toaster that has a flip out lid on the bottom xD fucker was so full of crumbs it smoked with every use xD now its clean again and no need to buy a new toaster xD

[@connor21696]

I tried washing my toaster in the sink the other day. I wish I saw this video beforehand.

[@Liquoricilicious]

what happened?

[@Rah46_]

What happen

[@abigxii1]

big death

[@lordlightning2339]

@ My stepdad did the same thing and he used to be an electrician.

[@Rag.Doll_]

There's a tray!!!!!!

[@thebigfatcockd2651]

i have been on earth for 15 years and i just found out

[@madelynsides8824]

OMG sammmmmmme

[@leerman22]

That can't get rid of all the moldy crumbs!!!!!! I just carefully use a jet of water and let it dry.

[@dilbertdoe601]

And? What's your point?

[@shahinakhan2522]

Ikrrrrr this came as a shock

[@StankPlanks]

Our cat pissed on our toaster so my roomates and I have been going without toast for a week! I finally decided to find out how clean a toaster haha thanks for the vid!

[@mediatrix.471]

Stank Planks thanks the toaster wasn’t on

[@sahilkhambra]

Goon Squad Skateboarding sell the cat and buy a new toaster ✅

[@antoniarobinson7688]

Step 7 is my favorite step lol

[@nicolassundara9568]

I miss this type of content. 1min30 video, straight to the point, smiling extra actor in the end and a “did you know that…?” in the bonus dvd.

[@keishlacruz136]

I was today years old when I leaned that toasters have a “crumb tray”

[@anumathew786]

Thank you so much for such a useful vedio.

[@mopthermopther]

The person who invents a toaster for tortillas will become a millionaire !

[@dilbertdoe601]

That's already been done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYGtapxslpmrmLc

[@mopthermopther]

Dilbert Doe Thanks for the info ✔️

[@B10KPlaysGames]

I clean my toaster by filling up the bathtub and then i hop into the bathtub with my toaster in my hands (toaster needs to be plugged into the wall) and then i drop the toaster. This method 100% cleans my toaster it comes out looking brand new

[@86sfricke9]

How about not dumping crumbs down the sink Oh yea you want to show us how to snake out the drain

[@sssssaaa7]

After finishing cleaning, it should be cleaned with water only and run for some time to get rid of chemical vapors.

[@taylorratna9045]

There's a tray ? Wow thank you so much for making this video

[@lunamors6783]

Dump crumbs into sink? I guess finding the trash can is just too much work

[@amandamei505]

Instructions unclear, I got ✨electrocuted✨

[@MizukiUkitake]

How do I clean all the stuck crumbs that are around the tray area? They didn't come out when shaking

[@catherinecg]

haha "Step one, unplug the toast"

[@TinNguyen-rl2xr]

Very funny

[@rikki8849]

I should be studying,,,

[@toolazytothinkofaname6680]

Rikki Ponce 😂😂😂

[@gabethebabe8187]

Lol same

[@bobdrider3769]

Thanks for the cleaning tips..I am so stupid..I didn't knew about crumb tray 😀

[@AkaraFTW]

damn... i wanted to do this but step 7 is way to hard

[@mirnameza4944]

LMAO MADE MY DAY

[@MarkH10]

My step 7 is cut the electrical plug off, "I didn't clean this off, just to watch you mess it up again!"

[@whitewalker608]

Haha! This should have more upvotes xD

[@OM-vz1zw]

Thanks

[@atoasterinc.brandtoaster1501]

This helped me very much.

[@dexter_hacks]

Purchasing new is the only option. Once the crumbs start burning inside, they adhere to the sides, forming brown stains resembling rust that are non-removable and impossible to clean. It's better to opt for those inexpensive ones from Aldi/Lidl that you can recycle and repurchase if needed.

[@SaiE8]

look like a normal sink that clogs up considering the small holes and mass amount of crumbs = New HowCast Video

[@graveyarddgrl]

I came here because my parents smelt burning and I remembered I always put buttered bread in my toaster...I’m not burning my house down again.

[@Davethreshold]

Very good! I have determined that I have Toaster😱Stink! It must be affecting the taste of my toast, somewhat.

[@anjaliojha7564]

Thank you

[@VairyBoutwell]

If those few crumbs clog your sink then i would think you should invest in a new sink.. Thanks Howcast for the vid, that is why i came online to see how to clean my toaster.. Great idea with the brush.. :)

[@KECOG]

I have a very nice 4 slice toaster that hasn't been used for over a year. I wanted to get some tips on cleaning it, since it's been so long. Some good ideas here; thanks for the video.

[@Gthangskitchen04]

The thumbnail tho 🤣🤣

[@safar2007]

Thank you ❤️

[@greendaisies08]

step 7: admire your toaster.. lol i laugh at that bit.. :))

[@phoebs50]

The tray bits a breeze its the insides where the crumbs sit that are hard to brush away

[@cianIRL]

First things first, make sure it's plugged in while following all these steps

[@LoraCoggins]

It's a bit of an issue when there are crumbs that are literally caked in the toaster.

[@JJohnston4Life]

I sprayed mine down in the sink and then got impatient and ran it under the water in the bath tub. Kinda nervous about plugging it back in, though. 😂😂😂

[@Caca-tq1sf]

thank u for tutorial

[@trinity3757]

Ty!!

[@inferuseques2583]

I tried your method and died somehow. I felt the need to tell you so I possessed some guy. Oh well, I guess I better give him his body back. See you in the next life.

[@pj8857]

Thanks for saying there is a crumb tray!! I would have thrown my toaster out

[@palindrome2667]

Bro when it said “step one,unplug the toaster” I wrote this and exited the video😐

[@andrewgarcia9092]

We are not cavemen we have technology. Aka TRASH CANS

[@koraspeaks1078]

How often should u clean toaster?

[@shresthasarmah762]

Its 2 am i am just going to the kitchen to see if has a try

[@kermitkiller6669]

My brother did it while in a bath and for a second he became Shazam but didn’t transform and he’s been sleeping for 3 days, I wanna do a world record with this amount of sleep

[@Ashbosh]

good one!

[@dashachess4204]

My tray toaster is not coming out, not because it stuck but because it pops open while still attached to the toaster... can I still use water to clean it?

[@TommyAppleseedS]

In my house I have sinks, toilets, a dishwasher, and a washing machine drain that all use the same pipe on the way out

[@theNecksLevel]

some toasters don't make it totally obvious, and older toasters don't even have one, so i don't blame you. haha.

[@Thatkenyannigga]

You can use water and soap, just wait until it dries

[@guyman3000]

there is a better way: cram the toaster with bread until you can't pack in anymore use an extension chord to run the toaster to the oven turn the toaster on, and set the oven to 140 degrees this creates a "slow burn", after 30 minutes or so the fire will have burned off all the excess crumbs. don't actually do any of this you'll ruin your toaster and start a housefire

[@JoshPlayzMC]

You could just use a form

[@samuelbarnhouse3020]

It's funny how this video has 1 million views🤣

[@srf1984]

How do i get the crumbs out above the tray?

[@tizukyhonshon]

Does nail polish remover get rid of semen stains as well?

[@tizukyhonshon]

You must be REALLY bad at crochet.

[@tizukyhonshon]

That's because I was born when I made that comment.

[@Helpmereachsubscriberswithnore]

This guy replies to himself.

[@4shadow2]

@@tizukyhonshon lmao

[@Godlywoman88]

What about melted things on the interior?

[@angrypanties]

You forgot at the end the man apologizes.

[@Sodisna]

So, what if get crap on the grills?

[@theplaylistarchivereallife991]

a toothbrush,REALLY?!

[@ceestimmerman9785]

I hope that brush can get the carbonized cheese and ham off the internal metal platforms.

[@2XXRATED4U]

You're not suppose to dump bread debris into the sink lol 🙈 (unless you WANT a blocked sink, or a sink that STINKS because of a build up of decomposed food particles. 😬

[@eeman5082]

I dont have a tray beneath my toaster what do i do??

[@olliojenarter]

With the same toothbrush 4000 gentle strokes.

[@ashtimbog]

don't shake the toaster Quote from an article: 'Research conducted in conjunction with The Ohio State University suggests that vigorous shaking can damage heating elements and electrical connections. Go easy and stick with a very gentle jiggle.'

[@giannam3398]

I GOT A “PING PONG BALL” ERASER STUCK IN MY TOASTER AAAAAAA

[@oldguy8177able]

i'm sure toasters in the 50's were better designed

[@ashleyanchester2139]

OMG. My toaster has a crumb tray D: I never knew.. o.o

[@tatiana54]

i heard the best way to clean a toaster is to leave it plugged in turn it on and pour water into it

[@gamingcrusade3842]

Why didn't you dump the tray into the trash bin? Why dump into the sink wif

[@g0reerific]

I should be studying but no I’m watching how to clean a toaster even tho I don’t own one

[@TheMaleRoleModel]

put your crumbs in the bin, not the sink

[@chimaera01]

Step 8: Call plumber for clogged drain.

[@rickylafleur5823]

if you need to call a plumber to unclog your drain i honestly pity you.

[@AirDisasterVideos]

How To Clean a Toaster - wipe it down with a towel. Did you have to travel all the way to China just to learn such a magical secret?

[@zdj6067]

Yeah

[@Justice4547]

I wish toasters didn’t come with a crimp tray. Just let the crumbs fall out the bottom so we can wipe it up as soon as it happens. Instead of forgetting about it for a coup of months and have crumbs falling all over the counter anyway. Or provide a mat that the toaster sits on and we can just wipe it off or dump it into the sink or trash can. I’d prefer not to have to pull out the tray because it causes more crumbs to fall on the counter either way. My adolescent son uses the toaster more than I realized… the crumbs add up quickly. I hate those trays. JMO

[@rickylafleur5823]

i mean, you could take it out but then heat would escape through the bottom. a ceramic plate under it would work to protect whatever is under it while catching the crumbs. would be nicer if you could take it apart simpler for thorough cleanings.

[@shub125]

what if the toaster does not have a tray?

[@CinnabarCereal]

Quarantine momentum

[@TheNightFlower]

Yep. He obviously didn't wait for it to cool before spreading the butter on. ~_~

[@savannahhuggins4419]

i dont have the crumb tray

[@mopthermopther]

Bread crumbs to the birds, please

[@DanJonesKing]

Yeah I knew that much. And still, roasting your bread over a WOOD fire is absolutely delicious! ( don't try this with your lighter and tell me it tastes shit, because if you do so, it will taste butane gas which is ... Well it's fart smell basically -_-

[@jgstargazer]

Yikes, that looks like my toaster!

[@bartsphotoss]

Next video from howcast will be How To Unclog Your Sink Haha

[@aHondaaa]

I feel like dumping the crumbs in the trash would be easier

[@jayden8024]

The gew it’s smooched all over it