Many appliances often get neglected when it comes to cleaning, and my toaster is one such casualty. It faithfully churns out toast every day, but do I clean it?
Do I show it the appreciation it deserves for its tireless service? Regrettably, I don’t. So, this weekend, I decided it was high time for a thorough clean.
And I’ve always found that the best solution for removing stubborn rust marks on a toaster is something you likely already have in your cupboard….Tin foil to the rescue.
This age-old wisdom was passed down from generations ago, so far back that I can’t recall where I first learned of this trick, reports the Mirror. The tin foil interacts with the stains, triggering a chemical reaction that helps dissolve the marks.
Firstly, always ensure your toaster is unplugged before you start cleaning it. Then, if you take a small strip of tin foil and gently buff it along the toaster’s metal surface in a circular motion, it will effortlessly remove the marks within minutes, no scrubbing required.
I recommend tearing off a strip and folding it so the shiny side is inside, as the other side works better.
Then simply rub over the stained area and watch as it lifts away. You’ll need to keep using fresh parts of the foil as its effectiveness diminishes once used, and I found with my toaster that I needed to use another piece of tin foil once the first piece had become compacted from rubbing.
Sometimes, the shiny side appears to leave tiny scratches on my toaster’s metal, which is why I prefer using the other side and opt for a fresh piece if it’s no longer effective at removing stains. After using this method, my toaster was so gleaming, I could see my reflection in it.
There are a few stubborn marks that might need another trick, but this method was straightforward and yielded excellent results. Some suggest crumpling the tin foil and wetting it under the tap, perhaps this is what I need to do to get rid of those remaining stains.
Others recommend using baking soda with a soft cloth to deal with brown stains on your toaster, while some swear by The Pink Stuff cleaning paste.