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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chances are the glass on your toaster oven is covered in a golden-brown haze, which makes it tough to see if your bagel is just starting to brown or burning to a crisp. Maybe you notice crumbs ...

Clean your toaster’s exterior more than the interior depending on how often you use it. Empty the toaster’s crumb tray regularly to keep the inside clean, avoid a burning smell, and deter pests. Leave ...

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Everyone who buys a complicated modern countertop oven is quickly beset with a dilemma: how to clean a toaster oven with nonstick coatings and breakable parts, and lord knows what else. The modern ...