Here's the best way to clean your toaster: 1. Unplug your toaster and do the usual upside-down shake thing over the sink. No, just shaking the appliance over the sink isn't entirely effective.

Speaking of which, empty the crumb tray next and wipe it down with a damp paper towel or cloth. If you have a toaster without a crumb tray, you can simply flip the appliance upside down and shake ...