Toasters are the unsung heroes of kitchen appliances. After all, even your standard bagel and cream cheese is just not the same when the bagel isn’t toasted. And we all know that a simple flavor combo ...

Crumb build-up inside of a toaster can attract bugs or worse, create a fire hazard. While you may clean your countertops and dishes daily, your kitchen appliances need a little love, too. Whether you ...

Cleaning and maintaining a toaster or toaster oven is an important kitchen chore that can easily go overlooked. But it’s critical to show these small appliances regular TLC to keep them in good ...

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You may not think to clean the toaster, but if it’s getting used, it needs a cleaning. And if you peer into the slots and see enough crumbs to bread a chicken cutlet, well, a good cleaning’s long ...

This small-but-mighty appliance works hard for you. Here's how to make it sparkle (and keep your kitchen safe). A buildup of crumbs can not only cause the appliance to work less efficiently, it could ...

Just because you have to clean your toaster doesn't mean it has to be a dreaded chore. The best easy-to-clean toasters have fully removable crumb trays and an exterior made from either plastic or ...