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If you use your toaster as often as I do (daily), you'll need to clean it at least once a week. If you use it sporadically, you can get away with cleaning it every few weeks or so, or when you notice food remnants building up. Here's the best way to clean your toaster:
1. Unplug your toaster and do the usual upside-down shake thing over the sink. And no, just shaking the appliance over the sink isn't thorough enough.
2. Pull out the crumb tray, if it has one, and then wash it with warm water and dish soap.
3. While you let the crumb tray dry, dampen a cotton cloth with a little white vinegar and wipe out the slots where the bread, pop tarts or other treats sit.
4. If there's stuck-on food residue left over from breakfast pastries on the heating elements, gently brush them with an old toothbrush dampened with white vinegar.
5. Wipe the insides down with a water-dampened cloth to remove any vinegar residue.
6. Give the toaster one last good upside-down shake.
7. Let the toaster dry completely before plugging your toaster back in. It should only take a couple of hours to dry.
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