How to Clean Small Appliances? Small appliances get frequent use and infrequent cleaning. It’s easy to clean small appliances and it doesn’t take more than a few minutes and a little effort.
Check these tips:
- Unplug or Turn Off: Before cleaning any small appliance, ensure it’s unplugged from the power source or turned off. Safety should always be your priority.
- Gather Supplies: Gather the cleaning supplies you’ll need, such as mild dish soap, warm water, microfiber cloths, a soft brush, vinegar, baking soda, and a sponge.
- Toasters and Toaster Ovens:
- Unplug and remove the crumb tray.
- Shake out or brush away loose crumbs.
- Wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth.
- Use a soft brush to clean the heating elements or racks.
- Reassemble when dry.
- Coffee Makers:
- Remove and clean the removable parts like the carafe, filter basket, and water reservoir in warm, soapy water.
- Use a vinegar-water solution (1:1 ratio) to run a cycle through the machine to descale it. Then, run two cycles of clean water.
- Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
- Blenders and Food Processors:
- Disassemble the blades and containers.
- Wash the removable parts in warm, soapy water.
- Use a brush to clean the blade assembly carefully.
- Wipe down the base with a damp cloth.
- Microwave Ovens:
- Remove any loose debris.
- Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for a few minutes to loosen food stains.
- Wipe the interior with a damp cloth or sponge.
- Clean the exterior with a damp cloth.
- Electric Kettles:
- Fill the kettle with equal parts water and vinegar, boil it, and then let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
- Food Mixers:
- Unplug and remove attachments.
- Wash attachments and mixing bowl in warm, soapy water.
- Use a brush to clean the mixer’s nooks and crannies.
- Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
- Rice Cookers and Slow Cookers:
- Remove the inner pot and lid.
- Wash them with warm, soapy water.
- Wipe down the exterior.
- For stubborn stains, soak in a vinegar solution before washing.
- Juicers:
- Disassemble and wash removable parts in warm, soapy water.
- Use a brush to clean the mesh filter thoroughly.
- Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
- Handheld Appliances (Hand Blenders, Hand Mixers):
- Unplug and remove attachments.
- Wash attachments and wipe the base with a damp cloth.
- General Tips:
- Always follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions when available.
- For stainless steel exteriors, use a stainless steel cleaner to maintain shine.
- Periodically check for any damaged parts and replace as needed.
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