Clean Small Appliances: 5 Tips
How to clean small appliances including the coffeemaker, toaster, waffle iron and more.Yes, you do have to clean and care for your kitchen appliances, even the smallest (and most often used) ones in your kitchen. Here's how to clean these frequently used items: 1 The Coffeemaker. After each use, rinse the pot and filter in warm, soapy water. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. About once a month, mix a cup of water and a cup of white vinegar and run it through the coffeemaker. Follow with a rinse of clear water. 2 The Toaster. Unplug and shake out the crumbs over the trash can. Wipe down the exterior with a damp sponge. Buff dry if needed. 3 Wipe the waffle iron. Skip washing the grids of a non-stick waffle iron. Unnecessary! Instead, simply wipe grids after each use with a paper towel, and toss. If waffles stick to the iron, it probably needs to be seasoned again with vegetable oil. 4 Crumb-free toaster oven. Empty the crumb tray after each use. Scrub racks as needed. Wipe the exterior with a sponge. 5 The electric can opener. Remove the cutting wheels and soak them in warm soapy water for a few minutes. Next, scrub with an old toothbrush. Wipe the rest of the unit clean with a damp sponge. For best results, give your appliances the once-over after each use. Simply wait for it to cool, then unplug and wipe it with a damp cloth. If it's really grungy, wipe with a sponge dipped in soapy water, then rinse-wipe with a wet sponge. Be sure not to immerse any electrical units in water. Use baking soda in water to gently scrub exterior metal surfaces; window washing solution for plastic or enamel ones.  Custom Search How to Clean Silver
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