The Best Way To Deep Clean Your Toaster Oven!

[@Galainthekitchen]

Thank you, for the great tutorial! I have the same Breville toaster oven and use it almost every day! My secret of a clean oven is I don't let my family use it:)

[@RoseGoldd93]

exactly! I don't like people to use mine either lol

[@ingrid2543]

I agree, my husband messed ours up and I’ll never be able to get clean again! I just might buy a new one.

[@--Zenwebgoddess--]

😂 gold!

[@traceystanphill725]

I have the same Breville as well. I wrap the bottom tray with aluminum foil.

[@Galainthekitchen]

​@@traceystanphill725 That sounds like a good idea, but I’ve decided not to do it. The reason is I checked the Breville manual and found an important safeguard on page 3 , "Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven." Additionally, there are a few other downsides, like foil blocking proper airflow and affecting heat distribution.

[@Shach-cd3mt]

You are not only informative and fun, but also just seem like a very nice person. Thanks!🙏🏾

[@TheRealJules]

He’s the neighbor you’ve always wanted!

[@josephgaviota]

💯 agree.

[@kaylad3956]

Great tutorial! Would like to add from my own experience and the owners care instructions. Place dry paper towel over the quarts heating elements (Breville -clear rods) these are very fragile and liquid can destroy them, even a little bit. Hope this helps and happy cleaning everyone.

[@PeggyMF2]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@BACcontrabass]

Instructions unclear; toaster caught fire.

[@shellc3509]

Thanks! I bet if that lady sees this she’ll want it back! 😆

[@cathylarkin5664]

My thoughts exactly!!😂

[@1Eilatan]

Thanks for addressing the Dawn question for us international viewers! We don't have Dawn available here but we definitely have good degreasing dish liquids!

[@Karla_Finch-Cluff]

That was IMPRESSIVE!! Looks nearly new after your cleaning magic!

[@helenmak5663]

I have the same toaster oven, it’s a really good one as I have it for 15 years and I use it daily. Thanks for sharing tips to clean it well.

[@Dengee]

You're the first one I've seen who warns us not to use baking soda and vinegar together! Thanks!!!🤓

[@micheleandrews4779]

You are an amazing teacher!! I love your videos and I have been a homemaker for over 30 years! I always learn something new with your videos! Thanks 😊🎉🎉

[@CleanThatUp]

Wow, thank you!

[@pipemma1893]

Thanks for getting right down to brass tacks with no time-wasting verbiage ahead of time. Lots of good tips, subscribed!

[@texasnurse]

That lady is going to want it back! LOL. It looks great. I have that same oven, so glad to see this video. Mine is pretty clean so far.

[@debbiethompson6240]

So true!

[@flgirl45]

There are liners available for most toaster ovens as well. Wonderful job!! 😊😊

[@ShellsterNYC]

I can't believe that I'm actually looking forward to cleaning my toaster oven. 😂

[@CleanThatUp]

😅

[@DRJ-ytp]

I have the same oven! Thank you, thank you. Scary that the algorithm brought so many of us here.

[@w.rowechmura8414]

The algorithms KZbin uses are incredible. I have that EXACT model toaster oven and as I was using it yesterday, I said, “ugh this is getting kinda gross I should wash this thing...” Thanks !

[@josephgaviota]

Big Brother is watching.

[@mabbaticchio]

I literally looked inside mine and said "How am I gonna clean this?" 1 hour later this is in my feed. I didn't say it out loud though so I have some special gift I suppose.

[@cwatson3495]

Try a magic eraser. I have this oven and it works….like MAGIC!

[@jennifershea7587]

I have the same Breville. I keep a piece of aluminum foil over the bottom tray. Helps a lot with spills, drips and crumbs.

[@josiekeys7669]

I also cover my tray with foils, works great

[@vienna77]

Me too :)

[@rayjack]

@@josiekeys7669 use of aluminum foils can lead to dementia/alzheimer. don't need that in my life

[@deborahpappas7334]

I’m pretty sure Breville mentions not to use aluminum foil in their ovens 😮

[@josiekeys7669]

@@deborahpappas7334 Really! What issues does it cause. I have had no problems that I am aware of over the past 3 yrs

[@cherylrleigh1912]

I have the same toaster oven and can't remember it ever looking this good, even when it was brand new! You're amazing, and the pro-tip about covering the tray with aluminum foil is pure genius.

[@bluesky7838]

Actually, the instruction manual says not to.

[@bevn362]

There are disposables (not foil) made specifically to cover the bottom tray that work well

[@LethalLuggage]

@@bluesky7838 I think the foil is a fire hazard? Not sure.

[@karenc4106]

So satisfying to watch. Dawn dish soap is my favorite kitchen thing. Our nasty air fryer oven unit I’ll get a spa day soon!

[@renah245]

I like your step by step approach. But I loved when you admitted it takes more than one try to get gunk out!! Thank you

[@LadyDiLeo7]

Never knew that baking soda and vinegar neutralise each other 😳 Always have used those together, especially BECAUSE of that bubbly reaction: I thought it's cleaning so well 😂

[@CleanThatUp]

Many people recommend cleaning with that mix but I just like to use baking soda and vinegar separately. Happy cleaning! 😃

[@hettyherz]

I've used an oven cleaner a couple of months ago. The usual order: I've sprayed, waited, cleaned using a cloth, rinsed with a cloth, and when it's dry, I turned it on for 15 mins; my toaster oven started smoking like some baking was burning there. It was smoking for 4 or 5 tries to turn it on. Now it's not smoking, but it doesn't heat well (you can safely touch anything that was inside at 230C for half an hour).

[@hettyherz]

@@whenwherewhatwhywhoHow Of course. Even though I have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen, and the breakers are quite close, I won't be using a faulty electrical device.

[@cheshirecat7132]

You did a terrific job on that. Mine combines a toaster oven/air fryer/rotisserie, and I haven’t used the last two features because of the cleanup after. You’ve given me hope, so I’ll airfry in it this weekend in the hope that the mess will be manageable.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Please read your manual before you spray all that stuff inside. I have a COSORI that has those features. It is very specific on how to use and clean the oven to protect the heating elements and the non-stick interior coatings. Cooking stains, accumulated over time, do not matter. Stains (not accumulated grease and crumbs) do not affect the cooking capability of your toaster oven. Please, please just follow the directions in your manual for how to safely clean it.

[@ivereadthesequel]

I wanted this so badly, thank you very much for being so thorough on resolving each issue! I tried using oven cleaner before and that just prove to be a giant messy undertaking that left remnants that took a while to go away. Utilizing dawn and the abrasives is a great idea; I found steel wool was really helping my heavily burnt-oil-laden toaster oven.

[@danir3790]

Same here…I have that same oven and have been struggling with how best to clean it since it’s not my full size oven. Thanks!

[@skm203]

It’s hard to believe people leave all that in the oven to bake on over and over and over again!! You did a good job. Thank you for the video!!!

[@krisa8649]

My thoughts exactly 🤮

[@gailpierce9711]

You are great,you know all the special cleaning needs that are necessary. Great job

[@jen.nightingale]

Thank you so much for putting this together! This actually is the same exact toaster oven I have, and I cannot wait to go in and clean mine. Mine certainly isn't as dirty as this one was, so it shouldn't take me too long to get it looking absolutely gorgeous like yours did.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@dorismcmullan3150]

Fairy Power Spray is equivalent to Dawn Power Spray if you live in UK/EU.

[@maryellenjones5343]

This was the best how-to video I've ever watched. I never knew that MIXING the vinegar and baking soda together before scrubbing with it would render it useless (unless you just want to scare your kids)!

[@rachaelb2230]

I have the same oven and needed a video on how to clean it. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@karenbenavente1124]

Wow!! That toaster oven is way cleaner than mine is, it will talke me hours to get it nearly as clean as yours! Your toaster oven looks great! Great video 👍

[@mackiemccauley4647]

Wow, this was very helpful. I think I have this same toaster oven (Breville) and I use it daily…it deserves a deep clean and your video has helped me to go forward and get the job done👍🏼, thanks!

[@kat-napzzz]

Thanks for this! The layer by layer tip is a great one!

[@TheRealJules]

Wow, this video was SO helpful! I will definitely get the power wash. I have one of those tip up Ninja toasters and was struggling with how to tackle cleaning it.

[@wonhome2711]

It's dangerous watching your videos.... it makes me want to spend the entire day cleaning. Thanks.

[@nancyrowlen3937]

You did a great job! It looks brand new! My toaster over looks like this one did before you cleaned it. Going to give it a good clean. Thanks for the tips!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Please read your manual first.

[@PandafanDS]

I was so amazed at how clean you got that toaster oven. I have the same one -- not that dirty -- so I'm encouraged to give it try!!! Thanks!

[@raquellak6551]

This was so helpful! Can’t wait to get my toaster oven shining again! 😁

[@EvanBlack11]

This is what KZbin was made for. Thanks

[@Evan420]

Thanks for the tutorial, I love my Breville appliances but the one I’ve found hardest to clean is their smart toaster. I got one heavily used for $6 at a thrift shop recently. I’ve been cleaning the burnt up crumbs with a chopstick and a straw, and taping q-tips dipped in iso to the straws to scrub. Has too much going on inside to do the sink method lol. I eventually got it pretty clean and it makes great toast now. I’d love to see a video from your perspective on how to properly clean a toaster. Some people consider them disposable because they cost so little, but toasters like this Breville are the exact opposite.

[@CleanThatUp]

I'll add that idea to the list. I've had my pop up toaster for over a decade! 🥰

[@cheshirecat7132]

Does the bottom open? There may be some kind of knob to swing it open, or it may slide out. That, and shaking it over the sink both from the top and from the bottom should get most of it. I carefully go behind the elements with a slim chopstick or long thin knife (whichever works) to remove chunks of crumbled English muffins etc. of course, I make sure to unplug it before I start.

[@SuePajcic]

I've tried everything to clean my toaster oven with little success, especially on the bottom tray. If nothing else works, I've used oven cleaner. It does work. The maker of mine says specifically not to use it but on tough burnt on gunk, it worked. I now use aluminum foil all the time.

[@molinkie]

You deserve an extra thumbs up just for mentioning that vinegar is an acid and baking soda is a base. None of the other people posting cleaning videos have any idea.

[@DaveD2488]

Thanks for the tips. I have that exact toaster oven and I was looking for a safe way to clean it without using all those strong chemicals.

[@MissLinda777]

Thank you so much for this timely video! I use my wonderful Calphalon countertop oven daily and it needs a good cleaning!

[@heavenlyfrosted]

I have the same oven! I've been wondering how to clean this so thank you!!

[@QUANGNGUYEN-de5bd]

My wife just watch your vudeo and thank you so much for your instruction.

[@kymk8067]

Really great job. Ty for being thorough.

[@geewhiz17]

obsessed! nice job, totally gonna try this now.

[@roadtripboy]

Thanks for the info. I bought a new toaster oven in retro blue and need to clean my old Black & Decker before taking it to Good Will.

[@mkjackson55]

What a great job!!!! Amazingly well done!!!!

[@iuaislamf]

this couldn't have been suggested at a better time. now i'm on notice to get the oven clean tho😮

[@cathylarkin5664]

This is not related to cleaning a toaster oven but to cleaning in general. I was interested in your comment about baking soda and vinegar neutralizing each other when combined (which I knew). Along the same lines, would you, as a cleaning expert, please address the practice of making a diy cleaning solution that combines dish detergent (Dawn for me too 😊👍) and vinegar. It is my understanding that the same principle applies...that, in combination, they neutralize each other). I love your enthusiasm and thorough approach to cleaning. Your videos always make me smile and want to clean something!!!😊❤

[@cathylarkin5664]

@paxxxxiii6906 Thank you for the very detailed response. I will take time to process this and really appreciate your explanation which answers a question that I have had for quite some time.😊👍

[@lorenstribling6096]

I line the bottom of my stove oven with heavy duty foil and change it out about once a month. It takes about two minutes to clean my oven. 😁

[@brucetominello7440]

I use the power wash plus some Zwp ORange Degreaser and it is amazing!

[@angellas.1314]

What is that orange thing?

[@brucetominello7440]

@@angellas.1314 ZEP Orange degreaser sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s and most hardware stores. Dissolves grease on everything including your clothes!

[@rl3293]

You always have the best, methodical tips! 😊

[@CleanThatUp]

Wow, thank you!

[@jamesmarianowilson3372]

Hey there, really appreciate the video. It helped me figure out what I need to do for my toaster oven and my large oven. I like your attitude and your happy go lucky way of doing the video. I think you are lifting and it really helps people when they’re trying to figure out how to clean things that don’t wanna come clean.

[@sdb9884]

I have the same toaster oven, as well! I just cleaned mine last month, but still had the baked on grease. I’m going to try the fine steel wool to finish it up. Thank you!

[@growingheart8039]

Brandon has the best smile and tips!❤

[@moniquem783]

I have the Breville Combi Wave 3 which is a microwave, convection oven and air fryer in one. I’ve since bought a separate air fryer as the all in one is so difficult to clean. The element is all across the top and it’s just impossible to get under (over?) it to get to the actual top of the unit, and the back wall is awful to do as well. It doesn’t help that the door opens sideways and only 90°, so you can’t even tip it up on its back to get to the tricky spots. I might get some wire wool to try the back again though.

[@adoptsalot]

When I go through this palaver, I always turn my unit upside down and clean the horror show on the ceiling first. Bats are not the only thing that can hang upside down you know! 🦇 😁🤣

[@RoseGoldd93]

omg I have this same oven and its so sticky and greasy, I'm definitely about to use your tips!

[@frankennyg1]

Great job! Could you tell me how long it took you to clean this in total? Not sure if I should tackle this myself or just pay to have a cleaning person do this.

[@rayjack]

Keep it clean every few days. Don't let crumbs accumulate. Wipe off any liquid when oven cools down. I never let my oven get so dirty. Becomes a fire hazard. That Breville is few hundreds dollar. Treated it like a diamond ring.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Well said!

[@Donu_tand]

Is there any good way to clean the grease on the fan? I always have trouble with cleaning that and the roof of the Breville

[@rossmilner6780]

Some of these toaster ovens are badly designed. They should all be made with durable coatings which can take oven cleaner, but most of them don't. They also have exposed elements both top and bottom, which it is almost impossible to clean under, especially the top element. I just went ahead and used oven cleaner on mine anyway - I couldn't care less about the non stick coating - as we all know it's not non stick anyway, otherwize these videos wouldn't be necessary, would they ? It destroyed the look of the surface, but did not affect it's performance - but ! You need to prepare the inside properly. Cover the fan guard with damp paper towel so it sticks to the surface. Carefully wrap the elements in cling wrap, paying particular attention to where the element is attached to the wall of your oven. Seal these points off with tape if you want. Take all the racks out of your oven, spray them generously with oven cleaner, then wrap them up with cling wrap and leave overnight. Rinse them off next day. Spray the inside of the cold oven with oven cleaner (don't go overboard - you can always do it again )and leave on for thirty minutes. Wipe off with a damp sponge. For difficult to clean bits ( like the oven light ) use an electric toothbrush. I save all my old brush heads and use them like this. Great for getting into grooves and ruts in the surface.

[@andyandy1331]

I wrapped the crumb tray with aluminum foil, and put a sheet of aluminum foil at the back of the oven which the rack can keep it in place. The rack, door and outside are easy to clean, they won’t be that dirty if clean them after every use.

[@karenhackney9920]

I did the same thing to my toaster oven!

[@josiekeys7669]

Will need to try foil in the back

[@omarcortes5754]

I'm at the age where I find cleaning very interesting 😅

[@j.r6656]

Brandon please tell me the best lightest vacuum to get for my business 🤔🤔🙏

[@veevee111]

Wow, I'll have to try cleaning my toaster oven your way.

[@chilecayenne]

Thank you...I have a Brieville Smart Oven that REALLY Needs a clean....I've got the cleaners on my shopping list....and will hit it soon. I had worried about the elements....so, will go gently on those.... Thank you and have a GREAT day!! CC

[@Someguyonthisplanetearth]

Got to say these videos are really great 👍🏽

[@2999-v9j]

This is the best toaster oven!

[@diane8885]

Dawn makes a heavy-duty decreaser that works great on ovens and grills. We use a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom of our Breville oven. Easier to clean

[@consuelobadaracco8415]

Wow, great job 👏

[@nin4449]

Thank you ,You did a very good job,You are amazing 😊😊

[@tiyamilly2853]

Thank you for this very informative video! Agree with not using an oven degreaser. Based on experience, i used the EASY-OFF oven and grill cleaner on my Joule and it ruined the coating inside :(

[@sherifrantz4121]

Great video! Is there any way to remove gray discolouration from the crumb tray? Or is this tarnished permanently when that happens?

[@antoniodelrey164]

A plastic scraper from the Hardware Store before wiping, vacuuming and soaking is my suggestion to a great presentation. I didn’t have Dawn but it is better than most dish soaps and Dawn Spray is excellent. I used Simple Green but it bothers my lungs. It did well though.

[@yummyfoodsbyshan]

New subscriber from 🇨🇦

[@ashoween8728]

Oh wow that came out great! Thank you for this video, I can never get mine cleaned

[@michelleadams8309]

Thank you. 😅 You've inspired me to bust out my Scrub Daddy & Dawn Powerwash & clean our toaster oven. 😉 👍

[@andyworm8526]

Nice job! Get prepared for another cleaning after a month.

[@stevenwilgus8982]

For our international friends, look for a liquid detergent that animal rescue people use: Dawn is used in the USA, so there SHOULD be an equivalent product available HOPEFULLY in your country/ region. Cheers!

[@colleenquiltstoo]

THANK YOU for pointing out that mixing baking soda and vinegar causes them to neutralize each other. People think the bubbles mean it’s cleaning, and they might as well use plain water!

[@alkydah6741]

Correcto-mundo! on the oven cleaner advice. I used Easy-Off on a regular basis on my Breville Smart Oven Pro, eventually the inside walls coating peeled away.

[@ricedumpling8728]

Amazing job !

[@ProcrastinatorsAnon]

What do you recommend for the insides of toaster ovens that have vent (?) holes. Both sides of ours have those holes and it feels very unsafe to do anything that will spray/drip/fall into those holes. The little grease splatters around the inside aren't super caked on like this video, but I'm still uncomfortable trying to clean the sides.

[@kaylakitty3814]

Spray the Powerwash on your scrub sponge instead of on the oven surface.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Wonderful tips and video!!!

[@simonagree4070]

Hey! You and I are pretty much the same, except you are more meticulous. I appreciate the encouragement, because mine is disgusting right now. Just like to add one more note here for your other viewers -- do not let your toaster oven get pushed back against the wall if it is plugged in there -- mine did, and the heat from the oven partially melted the cord. I had to wrap it with electrical tape.

[@rha995]

OMG! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've attempted to clean my T.Oven in the past and have not been successful. The key here is "Layer by Layer :) for me since I gave up the first time. Steel #0000 is "WoW" must try. Again, you are a blessing 🙂

[@sharonm.2453]

A good idea is to wait a bit before turning it on, in case there’s water anywhere inside

[@allyenderman1502]

I was given a toaster oven secondhand that was already pretty grimy but it was pretty "wear-and-tear" grime that the previous owner didn't know how to clean. After my adopted kids moved in, that toaster oven got used A LOT, and developed enough debris and crud to start smoking. I tried making a couple toaster strudels in there and it ended up with a nasty, smoky aftertaste. That afternoon I made the decision to go hunt down some Bar Keeper's Friend (I could only find it at Lowe's for some reason). I also picked up some extra Scrub Daddy variations (the Eraser Daddy, and the steel Scour Daddy). Once I got home, I went to town on that toaster oven with Bar Keeper's Friend More and one of the steel Scour Daddies. Two and a half hours and plenty of elbow grease and sore arm muscles, later, that thing looked better than how we got it. I even got up most of the super burnt-on stuff that's pretty much been polymerized like good seasoning on a cast iron pan. The glass in the front was clear instead of translucent beige, the lower heating element was silver instead of black, the grate bars were completely smooth to the touch, the sides were shiny again, and food from that thing tastes like food now, and not like carcinogens!

[@jeanb.7963]

❤

[@EdwardLindon]

Props for mentioning the acid-base reaction.

[@ASpectacular3777]

Thank you for this so much. I was trying to clean an oven for a client yesterday on the inside, just a regular oven. I don’t want to use EasyOff because I have emphysema and can’t breathe any harsh chemicals. I tried Dawn Dish Soap (didn’t have the power wash) and tried to clean the inside glass door and surrounding. Didn’t do a very good job. I used a Scrub Daddy. Could I use Baking Soda Paste OR Vinegar/Dawn to spray on inside glass of oven? I’m afraid to use a Steel Wool on inside of oven, it looks coated; it’s not just plain stainless steel. Thank you.

[@sabrinagardenista]

Yes, you can definitely use the baking soda paste and then spray it with 50/50 white vinegar/water and wipe it down.

[@sabrinagardenista]

Baking soda won't scratch.

[@Galainthekitchen]

Try to use a small steamer, works very well and no chemicals and no scribing. I used to clean our outside grill grates with a steamer, and it works very well! ( I cleaned the grill on the grass and burned grass, my mistake.)

[@suecampbell4811]

We have the same Breville oven and use a Silpat or similar silicone sheet because - unlike tinfoil - it sits in the metal plate with no issue but we had issues with the tin foil fitting on the edges. Also, PLEASE, talk about how to clean the very sensitive bars. We use a cleaner meant for the material but it doesn't work well. Please revisit cleaning this oven and talk about the bars at the bottom. TY!!!!

[@Esther-jg9ie]

Same. The Breville owner's manual says not to put aluminum foil on the crumb tray or to get any chemicals on the heating elements, which makes cleaning more difficult, especially if there are kids using it who don't always wipe up after each use.

[@suecampbell4811]

We use a quartz cleaner and gently rub the bars. It works a bit. We use Kickoil brand silicone sheets that fit perfectly. I'm waiting for Amazon to deliver the spray Dawn and steel wool to try them on the Breville.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Don't try to clean the "bars at the bottom". You can damage the heating elements. The instructions that came with both of my toaster ovens said to let food that has dripped onto the elements to simply burn off. Please read the manual that came with your oven, in case it's instructions differ from mine.

[@christiansalazar4604]

Can you do a video on how to clean baked on grease in an air fryer basket? I’m having trouble getting it off without ruining the nonstick coating.

[@jeannine.]

Great video - thank you.

[@yumann]

I use alluminum foil to wrap the bottom tray. I only change it everytime it gets filthy.

[@michaeladam272]

Very helpful but 1 question, how do you get the ceiling clean? Flipping it over gets the door in its way?

[@gf8958-p7p]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@treeha05]

Is it safe to spray soap over the fans/vents on the oven? I once broke my air fryer when I did that 😢

[@oldtimerlee8820]

No!

[@nyrockchicxx]

If you notice he sprayed below the inside vents but did get some soap on them. Never spray on the vents. Youll never get that out.