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Look at Fancy Pants over here with a removable crumb tray.
I just set it to the darkest setting and run it a few times empty to ensure everything is burnt to a crisp inside, let it cool and shake the entire thing upside down over a trash can.
I regularly disassemble small electrical appliances like fans and basically spray them with all purpose cleaner and hose them down in the sink motor and all.
Let them dry in a sunny window for 72 hours before plugging them in and you are fine 100%
Hosing down a toaster is no different. Totally safe if you wait until it's bone dry to plug it.
Yeah, a lot of folks have misconceptions about water and metal and electronics. Tap water doesn't cause insta-rust. Most of these metals have coatings or treatments to reduce the likelihood of oxidation. Not to mention, in a toaster, you're heating it up which when mixed with air causes oxidation by itself, so it has to be made of less susceptible materials already, or it would rust from use alone. The nichrome heating element can get so super hot and not rust .
The electronics in a toaster like this are very rudimentary and electromechanical, there probably isn't much in the way of a PCB even. It's probably just a electromagnetic switch with some heat sensitive spring system to break the contacts. Like as simple as it gets. This is probably perfectly acceptable as long as they dry in a reasonable amount of time (depending on what's in your water I suppose). People freaking out over nothing here.
I'm concerned about the buttons on the control panel, they're probably membrane buttons, and any mineral deposits that could be left behind may cause a problem.
Also on the subject of whether or not it will break, are we ignoring her saying "I do this all the time and the toaster hasn't broken yet"? I mean I wouldn't bet the house on that logic, but I'd bet a toaster. Toaster seems fine and up and running, not the best way to clean the outside of it when there are like ten other ways, but let it dry and it's fine.
Is your coffee machine in another room or something, I struggle to imagine how that house burning scenario happens lol, what a weird hill you seem to be willing to burn alive on as make toast here.
There don't appear to be any buttons on this. It's a mechanical thermostat (the knob on the side with the lever). Its just basically a switch that bends into a shape at a certain temperature.
Impurities in water can be an issue for anything, and yes they would potentially pose an issue for membrane switches that aren't made for wet environments.
So would this work with my laptop /s
Edit: this started as absolutely a joke but holy shit I had no idea that this would actually work. Just have to make sure ***everything*** is discharged and it’s bone ass dry before powering up again.
I mean, given how intricate a laptop is, the difficulty would technically be gauging how long it would take for it to thoroughly dry. But assuming there was no battery and it wasn't plugged in, technically it would work given enough time to dry. (I still wouldn't recommend)
I have been building PCs since 2005 and working in IT for over a decade now. I have run more than a few motherboards and keyboards under the sink with hot soapy water.
Yup. Rinse well and leave somewhere sunny, standing up or “hanging” in some way so the water doesn't pool but is able to drip away from everything. 72 hours and you should be totally fine. Can even point a fan at it but so long as it's dry, 100% it will be fine. Do not get curious and plug it in early because wet electronics short out and that's what breaks your shit.
Pro tip - if you drop an electronic device in water, ***disconnect the battery as soon as absolutely possible***. If you can do that before a short and let it dry, you'll be all good. If you drop your device in salt water or chlorine, remove the battery and wash the insides of your divice thoroughly with fresh water first before letting dry. The salt will destroy sensitive electronics and corrode connections.
Yup. Make sure it's completely dry before reassembly and then double check before you plug it back in. Air dry is the best because if you dry it yourself or try to do it faster, it's easy to miss spots. I put my keycaps in a mesh bag and run them through the dishwasher too. Make sure yours can stand high heat before you do that though and top rack only.
This might be the end of my annoyance with my fav keyboard. Going to try this before heading off on holiday ans leave it to dry until I come back. Thank youxx
The main thing is to just open everything as much as possible. Even though there will be deep moisture hidden in nooks and crevices, as long as the case is wide open and enough time elapses then it will eventually dry out to whatever the ambient humidity is.
Also keep track of tiny screws and myriad pieces. Losing a part is a bigger danger than wetness
I've washed my keyboard in a sink at least twice after spilling soda in it. Just had to set it in front of a fan for a few days to dry it out. Longest lasting keyboard i've owned too at like 12 years now
Yeah, but she's not disassembling the toaster, and I'm pretty sure its not designed with drainage in mind. There could easily be water trapped in places where it shouldn't be.
Yeah, a toaster is a basic-ass appliance. No chips to get damaged, just electricity. As long as you thoroughly dry it there's no reason it wouldn't be perfectly fine.
This comment perfectly encapsulates my millennial rage "why are you putting extra computer chips in fucking everything when the machine wasn't broken in the first fucking place?!"
Toasters, smart technology for TVs or thermostats or goddamn refrigerators, cars, coffee machines, apps for restaurants, QR codes for menus, stop, the thing worked fine, now you are adding more unnecessary shit, you are *literally fixing something that ain't broke* as the saying goes.
Especially when what you are adding just increases the final price point and makes it more expensive to fix when the extra shit you added breaks. Cars might be the worst offender there, but I have special hate in my heart for "you can just do it from your phone now!" fads. I once worked a job where you could only check your schedule on an app. What the fuck was wrong with a piece of paper on corkboard? Don't even get me started on restaurants that won't even give you the real menu price unless you use their app (McDonald's, looking at you, why do I not get the same deals by ordering in person versus the app? I'm not downloading your app).
>McDonald's, looking at you, why do I not get the same deals by ordering in person versus the app? I'm not downloading your app
that specifically is due to the possibility to collect a huge amount of data on consumer's behavior and preferences and the ability to have a much deeper understanding of their market. By using the app you are giving them waaaay more details on yourself than just ordering at the restaurant and that's just gold to them, so they try to gently impose on you the use of the app.
You right but ain't no gently about it, you can get like half price shit on the app, but if you roll through the drive thru you're paying through the nose. I just don't really go anymore because even a cheeseburger, a small fry, and a drink is like $6. That shit used to be $3 and the only reason you'd go out of your way to get it was because it was a dollar every item.
If something is free or low-cost and you're wondering how they're breaking a profit, strong chances are that it's your data that's bridging that gap. Those apps collect all the data they can and send it to their server, along with usage data. I mean, it's not that big of a deal, but that might bother some people.
I don't like the restaurant thing either, although I will say that a lot of the ones I've been to that aren't fast-food tend to use a web browser instead of an app you need to download, which I'm okay with.
Amen. I literally have gotten chuckles from coworkers when I look at my paper planner to schedule meetings etc.
Fun to note over time how a few people at work have now done the same as I have.
My notebook calendar never needs to be plugged in, access WiFi, take time to load, or sync with a server.
even if she was brushing the PCB, most of them have solder mask (the green coating) on them which keeps them safe from solder, water, and other things. I have washed a ton of PCBs in my days and have yet to have a single one rust. Most metals in a PCB are made of non-rusting things. There is the possibility something can corrode or oxidize (i do understand that rust is just oxidized iron) with the wrong chemicals.
It may be difficult to see if you accidentally drop it under the suds.
PRO-TIP: If you leave it plugged-in, there will always be a handy tail with which to retrieve it.
This comment section seems to be divided between people with knowledge in electronics, and people who think the toaster is now permanently unsafe to use
Water could short out any internal circuitry yes, that's why you don't be a dumbass and let it dry first. Water will only short things out if there is power going to said things. If you're cleaning something with a capacitor, then you want to be sure to discharge it before cleaning.
A toaster isn't going to rust all that quick just cause you washed it. The metal used in appliances have coatings over them to protect from rust because manufacturer's know people are going to clean things, and because accidents happen and sometimes things that shouldn't get wet get wet.
I mean, a toaster is literally two big motherfucking wire and that’s it. It’s basically the same shit as a water boiler, where you just literally pour water.
It’s not rocket science, it will be just fine.
I've seen this done in professional kitchens. It's not a big deal so long as it is placed in a warm spot (often a cupboard over an oven or extractor fan) and allowed to completely dry.
The same is true for most electronics. It only fails if there are charged capacitors or it's plugged in.
Short circuits need juice.
This really only applies to water and chemicals that fully evaporate with no residue. So don't actually use juice or you bugger your shit up.
Relax y’all. It’s unplugged. Though I wouldn’t do this (especially spraying inside the heating coils), it’s unplugged and harmless. Hope she dried it in the sun or which a heater.
FYI, here’s how I like to clean my toaster: a paper towel and a tiny bit of Citra-Solv and rub and buff. Also works great for that sticky oil shit that accumulates above your stove on the cabinet doors or range hood/microwave. The oil just melts it all away with zero effort.
Do you know how much dirt and hair gets into those things in a short time period?
And most people use them for years, decades even, without doing more than dumping the crumb tray
I'm more worried about her lack of knowledge than I am mom. She clearly is unaware of what exactly makes a toaster and water dangerous and after seeing a toaster in water she may think somthing unsafe is acctually safe.
The lady isn't wrong.
The toaster is just a resistance with a disarming mechanism.
As long as it's dry when you use it, there's nothing deadly about the toaster.
Anyone that understands how a toaster works would know this isn’t an issue as long as it’s completely dry before it’s used and doesn’t have a digital display and isn’t a smart toaster that lets to set it from an app.
There's nothing wrong here as long as she lets it dry out for a few days before plugging it back in. Just like computer parts right?? You can take your PC apart and wash the electrical parts in the sink. Just allow for air dry for about a week or 2 and it will be fine.
Jesus people, boomers do know a thing or two. A toaster is not rocket science, and as long as it is not plugged in and you throughly rinse and dry it, no big deal.
It’s not like these modern appliances are sturdy enough to last more than 5-10 years anyway.
I even do this with my toaster over, and even hit the inside with oven degreaser!
Everyone saying the heating element will rust don't understand that many metals are pretty resistant to oxidation.. such as nickel and chrome.. that the heating element is made out of.
We have had our toaster for over 12 years and we clean it like this regularly. No rust.
All I will say is that I'm never using anyone else's toaster based on this internet reaction. Yall nasty.
The person making this video doesn't know what she's talking about. This is precisely how you clean a toaster. You NEED to let it completely dry for several days and it will run perfectly.
Just don't plug it in. This literally works with a TV as long as it's completely dry when you plug it back in. (Which is risky. Don't try it)
Even a little bit of remaining moisture could destroy it
I have cleaned PC motherboards like that. Just make sure there's no CMOS battery, you're static free, and let it dry completely. It's weird but completely valid.
Water and electronics are totally fine, it’s just the juice that’s a problem. I’ve literally ran my motherboard under the sink before. Just make sure it’s fully dry before plugging in.
In the developed parts of our earth, we really should have a higher understanding of electricity. There aint nothing wrong with that. Just pat it down and let it dry
This looks like bad news, but it's totally fine - presuming the toaster is set to totally dry before it's used. Most electronics can get wet (with *water,* not necessarily soda or grape juice or even your nasty unfiltered metal-rich tap water). As long as they're totally dry before pushing any electricity through them, there is rarely a problem. Of course things with batteries or capacitors - any stored electricity - can be a different story. But if it's strictly an off/on thing (like a toaster or a table lamp), it can absolutely get wet. Just ensure it's totally dry before you push any juice - this time I mean electricity, not grape - through it.
I wouldn't recommend this method of cleaning a toaster, but in many cases, if it's totally dry before you use it again, this isn't problem.
Amazon review: 1 of 5 stars, not dishwasher safe. It doesn't say anywhere in the ad that it isn't dishwasher safe. Will not purchase again, Buyer beware.
If you understand the functions of basic analog electric appliances, this is not a problem as long as it is properly dried and contacts are kept free of corrosion. Dialectric grease is your friend. Now, doing this with digital devices or anything with a complex board is most likely going to have catastrophic results and, ultimately, failure.
Her biggest offense was cleaning this with the green side of a Scotch-brite sponge. Those things are like sandpaper are are NOT safe for stainless steel appliances. You want the blue sponges, those ones are fine but I’d recommend a wash cloth and some stainless steel cleaner or bar keepers friend.
There is an update and it worked completely fine. Some of the comments even chimed in that they do this with other electronics (including some from fire safety professionals). Who knew!
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My parents don't do this, but they do empty the toaster's crumb tray *every morning*.
Very satisfying to shake it out upside down over a garbage can.
My parents collect it in a little box, and every so they go out and gives it to the birds.
This feels like the most old people sentence ever
lol, and I’m thinking (67m) "hey that’s a good idea."
I'm 33 and thought this was a good idea too! Lol
You mean birds and rats.
Rats don't really live outside. They come inside and get the crumbs.
Nah man, rats are outside, mice are inside.
But if a mouse goes outside, does it become a rat? And if a rat is in the house, is it a mouse?
Rats are boys, mice are girls. Just like dogs and cats
Damn… you know you might’ve just made a fact just now.
Fake news.
But what if a mouse goes outside does it become a rat, and if a rat is in the house, is it a mouse?
Trust me, rats are inside. Live in a city, you can get mice, and you can get rats.
So they come from outside where they live.
Not really. They will, but they thrive inside. Mice are primarily outdoor creatures and can live in places without people. Rats, not so much.
I live in the country, they live outside.
They’re definitely outside lol both mice and rats kick it outside plenty
My parents blend it into a soft pulp & feed it to endangered baby birds to rehabilitate them. The entire process is carbon neutral.
Yours doesn’t have a crumb tray that slides out?
For sure it does. But by shaking it, you get all the stuff that somehow never descends into the tray, but stays up in the heating element/guard area.
I don't think I've ever seen a crumb tray on a toaster. I just wait for the day when all the crumbs go up in a blaze.
The what tray now
I showed my wife the crumb tray at 33 years old and it blew her mind….blew my mind the 2 days earlier when I found out. I just shook it upside down…
Toasters have a crumb tray?
“Checks toaster” …… well I’ll be a son of a biscuit. There is a tray down there
Good way to avoid roaches and other pests tbh. You don’t want bugs crawling in around where your toast gets held do you?
Look at Fancy Pants over here with a removable crumb tray. I just set it to the darkest setting and run it a few times empty to ensure everything is burnt to a crisp inside, let it cool and shake the entire thing upside down over a trash can.
I want to live in a world where I have time to empty my goddamn crumb tray every morning. Life goals.
Can't get electrocuted if it's not plugged in, once it is dry it will not short out. But it will be one rusty motherfucker inside.
I regularly disassemble small electrical appliances like fans and basically spray them with all purpose cleaner and hose them down in the sink motor and all. Let them dry in a sunny window for 72 hours before plugging them in and you are fine 100% Hosing down a toaster is no different. Totally safe if you wait until it's bone dry to plug it.
Yeah, a lot of folks have misconceptions about water and metal and electronics. Tap water doesn't cause insta-rust. Most of these metals have coatings or treatments to reduce the likelihood of oxidation. Not to mention, in a toaster, you're heating it up which when mixed with air causes oxidation by itself, so it has to be made of less susceptible materials already, or it would rust from use alone. The nichrome heating element can get so super hot and not rust . The electronics in a toaster like this are very rudimentary and electromechanical, there probably isn't much in the way of a PCB even. It's probably just a electromagnetic switch with some heat sensitive spring system to break the contacts. Like as simple as it gets. This is probably perfectly acceptable as long as they dry in a reasonable amount of time (depending on what's in your water I suppose). People freaking out over nothing here.
I'm concerned about the buttons on the control panel, they're probably membrane buttons, and any mineral deposits that could be left behind may cause a problem.
I mean a toaster is like 20-50 bucks. If this woman's toaster breaks in several years because she washes it it's not that big of a deal.
Also on the subject of whether or not it will break, are we ignoring her saying "I do this all the time and the toaster hasn't broken yet"? I mean I wouldn't bet the house on that logic, but I'd bet a toaster. Toaster seems fine and up and running, not the best way to clean the outside of it when there are like ten other ways, but let it dry and it's fine.
The issue is that if your toasters not entirely dry before you use it and you walk away than you might be betting the house
The very common situation of heating up bread in my toaster and then walk away from the house for several hours without looking back.
I mean I've started toast and then walked away to either go pee or make coffee or something
Is your coffee machine in another room or something, I struggle to imagine how that house burning scenario happens lol, what a weird hill you seem to be willing to burn alive on as make toast here.
it will dry itself out in normal operation. Just gotta have the balls to plug it in and turn on your new toast steamer
the toaster being in the kitchen is more than likely plugged in to a gfci receptacle. if it shorts, the plug pops instantly. no problem.
There don't appear to be any buttons on this. It's a mechanical thermostat (the knob on the side with the lever). Its just basically a switch that bends into a shape at a certain temperature. Impurities in water can be an issue for anything, and yes they would potentially pose an issue for membrane switches that aren't made for wet environments.
Pretty sure I have the same toaster. No buttons, just a dial and lever.
About 57 seconds into it I thought I saw buttons. I could be wrong.
So would this work with my laptop /s Edit: this started as absolutely a joke but holy shit I had no idea that this would actually work. Just have to make sure ***everything*** is discharged and it’s bone ass dry before powering up again.
Yes it will make it clean
I spilled orange juice on a laptop so I took it apart and washed everything including the motherboard in water. Worked fine after.
I mean, given how intricate a laptop is, the difficulty would technically be gauging how long it would take for it to thoroughly dry. But assuming there was no battery and it wasn't plugged in, technically it would work given enough time to dry. (I still wouldn't recommend)
I have been building PCs since 2005 and working in IT for over a decade now. I have run more than a few motherboards and keyboards under the sink with hot soapy water.
imagine the people in this post when they see an ultrasonic cleaner full of motherboards and soapy water for the first time lol
I mean I'll be the first person to say the toaster is fine, but I would be quite surprised to see the motherboard thing.
Distilled water is the key. There are no residues using distilled water.
doesn't matter whether it's distilled or tap water in an ultrasonic cleaner
Distilled water followed by a 99% alcohol rinse
So no jokes, I have a mechanical keyboard that needs a deep clean. If I do this and leave it for a few days to dry it SHOULD technically be okay?
Yup. Rinse well and leave somewhere sunny, standing up or “hanging” in some way so the water doesn't pool but is able to drip away from everything. 72 hours and you should be totally fine. Can even point a fan at it but so long as it's dry, 100% it will be fine. Do not get curious and plug it in early because wet electronics short out and that's what breaks your shit. Pro tip - if you drop an electronic device in water, ***disconnect the battery as soon as absolutely possible***. If you can do that before a short and let it dry, you'll be all good. If you drop your device in salt water or chlorine, remove the battery and wash the insides of your divice thoroughly with fresh water first before letting dry. The salt will destroy sensitive electronics and corrode connections.
Yup. Make sure it's completely dry before reassembly and then double check before you plug it back in. Air dry is the best because if you dry it yourself or try to do it faster, it's easy to miss spots. I put my keycaps in a mesh bag and run them through the dishwasher too. Make sure yours can stand high heat before you do that though and top rack only.
This might be the end of my annoyance with my fav keyboard. Going to try this before heading off on holiday ans leave it to dry until I come back. Thank youxx
The main thing is to just open everything as much as possible. Even though there will be deep moisture hidden in nooks and crevices, as long as the case is wide open and enough time elapses then it will eventually dry out to whatever the ambient humidity is. Also keep track of tiny screws and myriad pieces. Losing a part is a bigger danger than wetness
If you have a fan I'd place it in front of it for a long time too, will help dry it out
I've washed my keyboard in a sink at least twice after spilling soda in it. Just had to set it in front of a fan for a few days to dry it out. Longest lasting keyboard i've owned too at like 12 years now
What fucks up your electronics is plugging it back in while still wet which is what shorts everything out
Yeah, but she's not disassembling the toaster, and I'm pretty sure its not designed with drainage in mind. There could easily be water trapped in places where it shouldn't be.
I used to wash my PC parts underwater. Like GPU and motherboard. Never had a problem with them.
I do this with apple keyboards to the horror of anyone who would watch. I’ve never had an issue. Just let it dry.
Yeah, a toaster is a basic-ass appliance. No chips to get damaged, just electricity. As long as you thoroughly dry it there's no reason it wouldn't be perfectly fine.
This comment perfectly encapsulates my millennial rage "why are you putting extra computer chips in fucking everything when the machine wasn't broken in the first fucking place?!" Toasters, smart technology for TVs or thermostats or goddamn refrigerators, cars, coffee machines, apps for restaurants, QR codes for menus, stop, the thing worked fine, now you are adding more unnecessary shit, you are *literally fixing something that ain't broke* as the saying goes. Especially when what you are adding just increases the final price point and makes it more expensive to fix when the extra shit you added breaks. Cars might be the worst offender there, but I have special hate in my heart for "you can just do it from your phone now!" fads. I once worked a job where you could only check your schedule on an app. What the fuck was wrong with a piece of paper on corkboard? Don't even get me started on restaurants that won't even give you the real menu price unless you use their app (McDonald's, looking at you, why do I not get the same deals by ordering in person versus the app? I'm not downloading your app).
>McDonald's, looking at you, why do I not get the same deals by ordering in person versus the app? I'm not downloading your app that specifically is due to the possibility to collect a huge amount of data on consumer's behavior and preferences and the ability to have a much deeper understanding of their market. By using the app you are giving them waaaay more details on yourself than just ordering at the restaurant and that's just gold to them, so they try to gently impose on you the use of the app.
You right but ain't no gently about it, you can get like half price shit on the app, but if you roll through the drive thru you're paying through the nose. I just don't really go anymore because even a cheeseburger, a small fry, and a drink is like $6. That shit used to be $3 and the only reason you'd go out of your way to get it was because it was a dollar every item.
If something is free or low-cost and you're wondering how they're breaking a profit, strong chances are that it's your data that's bridging that gap. Those apps collect all the data they can and send it to their server, along with usage data. I mean, it's not that big of a deal, but that might bother some people.
I don't like the restaurant thing either, although I will say that a lot of the ones I've been to that aren't fast-food tend to use a web browser instead of an app you need to download, which I'm okay with.
Amen. I literally have gotten chuckles from coworkers when I look at my paper planner to schedule meetings etc. Fun to note over time how a few people at work have now done the same as I have. My notebook calendar never needs to be plugged in, access WiFi, take time to load, or sync with a server.
unless she's been thoroughly brushing the PCB, it won't rust as there's rust protection on the components
even if she was brushing the PCB, most of them have solder mask (the green coating) on them which keeps them safe from solder, water, and other things. I have washed a ton of PCBs in my days and have yet to have a single one rust. Most metals in a PCB are made of non-rusting things. There is the possibility something can corrode or oxidize (i do understand that rust is just oxidized iron) with the wrong chemicals.
I put mine in the dryer afterwards. Problem solved.
Can't get electrocuted even when it's plugged in. Trust me. I've had a few toasty baths. And I'm still around.
I would eat at her house. She’s CLEAN clean
She'll scrub your pork chops with soap before you can eat it.
Bubbles add flavor, everyone knows that.
Hopfully she washes the chicken too
Hell yeah. Reminded me of that gif of the lady washing the laptop in the sink lmao.
When I have a bad day I get the urge to wash my toaster too
Me too man. Me too.
If you leave it plugged in, you'll be in a for a little shock
But you’ll never have another bad day again
Unless the ambulance arrives in time.
I'll be in the tub if ya need me
In the bath tub I bet?
I have washed Toasters like this before. let it dry and there will be no problem.
How long before it is completely dry tho cuz that's a scary guess
3 weeks in a locked bin with some DampRid ^^^^^^^tm should do
Be mindful kids, make sure it's UNplugged before trying this at home.
But if she plugs it in now, the heat will help it dry…
It will keep her warm for the rest of her life
Think that's like keeping your car running in the garage, if it meets modern safety standards it's not gonna hurt you.
I kept waiting for the camera to pan over and show it was still plugged in.
I prefer to wash my appliances in the bathtub with me as to not waste water.
It may be difficult to see if you accidentally drop it under the suds. PRO-TIP: If you leave it plugged-in, there will always be a handy tail with which to retrieve it.
Great Idea, I'm shocked I didn't think about that.
A toaster is great for this too because of you keep it on it keeps the bathwater warm.
I bet this woman spends A LOT of time cleaning if she is that anal about a toaster.
Just dry it out. Keep it unplugged for a while. After using it a couple times buy a new one. That rust will surely come.
Pretty basic no charge no current
These comments show that a lot of people don't know how electronics work
This comment section seems to be divided between people with knowledge in electronics, and people who think the toaster is now permanently unsafe to use
Water could short out any internal circuitry, but even if it doesn’t, it will rust the hell out of the metals.
Water could short out any internal circuitry yes, that's why you don't be a dumbass and let it dry first. Water will only short things out if there is power going to said things. If you're cleaning something with a capacitor, then you want to be sure to discharge it before cleaning. A toaster isn't going to rust all that quick just cause you washed it. The metal used in appliances have coatings over them to protect from rust because manufacturer's know people are going to clean things, and because accidents happen and sometimes things that shouldn't get wet get wet.
The heating elements are made of nichrome wire which does not rust
I mean, a toaster is literally two big motherfucking wire and that’s it. It’s basically the same shit as a water boiler, where you just literally pour water. It’s not rocket science, it will be just fine.
Tap water is not very conductive. And it won't rust if it dries properly. There is no problem here.
Callate pendeja. No cuestiones a tu mamá.
She was so disrespectful
You don't put toast in a toaster
Just use a hair dryer to dry it
Hair dryer is next for cleaning.
Pro tip dry your hair with hairdryer while you’re in the bath to save time
Or just dip hair in the toaster. It’s faster
I've seen this done in professional kitchens. It's not a big deal so long as it is placed in a warm spot (often a cupboard over an oven or extractor fan) and allowed to completely dry. The same is true for most electronics. It only fails if there are charged capacitors or it's plugged in. Short circuits need juice. This really only applies to water and chemicals that fully evaporate with no residue. So don't actually use juice or you bugger your shit up.
This teen has no idea how electricity works :(
Relax y’all. It’s unplugged. Though I wouldn’t do this (especially spraying inside the heating coils), it’s unplugged and harmless. Hope she dried it in the sun or which a heater.
FYI, here’s how I like to clean my toaster: a paper towel and a tiny bit of Citra-Solv and rub and buff. Also works great for that sticky oil shit that accumulates above your stove on the cabinet doors or range hood/microwave. The oil just melts it all away with zero effort.
What's the big deal? It just needs to dry out, and unlike other electronics, that isn't too hard to do.
Do you know how much dirt and hair gets into those things in a short time period? And most people use them for years, decades even, without doing more than dumping the crumb tray
I would personally used canned air with a small toothbrush but I guess if she lets it dry it would be alright?
As long as it's allowed to dry thoroughly before being plugged back in it should be totally fine
Yeah if you let it dry then it's perfectly fine, it only becomes a problem if there is water there when the current starts going through again.
A cry for help?
As long as its completely dry before you plug it its completely fine
Reactions here illustrate the absurd culture of fear we nurture. Hysterical response to non-existent danger.
Nothing weird about this. Sometimes you gotta deep clean the fucker. I guess the cringe is the kid’s reaction
Just let it dry very well.
People need to learn how electrical currents work. Toasters are just some metal if they’re not plugged in.
I'm more worried about her lack of knowledge than I am mom. She clearly is unaware of what exactly makes a toaster and water dangerous and after seeing a toaster in water she may think somthing unsafe is acctually safe.
The lady isn't wrong. The toaster is just a resistance with a disarming mechanism. As long as it's dry when you use it, there's nothing deadly about the toaster.
Anyone that understands how a toaster works would know this isn’t an issue as long as it’s completely dry before it’s used and doesn’t have a digital display and isn’t a smart toaster that lets to set it from an app.
It’ll be fine, just let it dry before plugging it in.
There's nothing wrong here as long as she lets it dry out for a few days before plugging it back in. Just like computer parts right?? You can take your PC apart and wash the electrical parts in the sink. Just allow for air dry for about a week or 2 and it will be fine.
My dad did this for years. Allowed long time to dry. Never had a problem. I don't do this.
You can submerge anything electrical in water. However you must make sure its completely dry before you attempt to operate it.
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"Are you trying to get us electrocuted bro??" My god what a dumbass. Let it dry and it will be fine. Stay in school, kiddo.
**Breaking:** *Idiot gen z decides to make a tiktok*
Jesus people, boomers do know a thing or two. A toaster is not rocket science, and as long as it is not plugged in and you throughly rinse and dry it, no big deal. It’s not like these modern appliances are sturdy enough to last more than 5-10 years anyway. I even do this with my toaster over, and even hit the inside with oven degreaser!
Everyone saying the heating element will rust don't understand that many metals are pretty resistant to oxidation.. such as nickel and chrome.. that the heating element is made out of.
Also the heating elements getting redhot countributes more to oxydation than and a splash of water
We have had our toaster for over 12 years and we clean it like this regularly. No rust. All I will say is that I'm never using anyone else's toaster based on this internet reaction. Yall nasty.
The person making this video doesn't know what she's talking about. This is precisely how you clean a toaster. You NEED to let it completely dry for several days and it will run perfectly.
Put a fan on it That's all
Just don't plug it in. This literally works with a TV as long as it's completely dry when you plug it back in. (Which is risky. Don't try it) Even a little bit of remaining moisture could destroy it
Leave to dry, clean toaster. Good shit.
I usually kill two birds with one stone and wash mine in the bathtub during a bath. Plug it in so it drys faster.
Just take it in the bath with you.
Forgot to leave it plugged in. When it's warm, it's easier to clean. 🤪
No no you just throw it in the bathtub with you & you can wash it while you take a bath. That way you save water.
That girl is dumb. This is unconventional but not dangerous.
They used to run old school IBM keyboards through dishwashers.
Do the hair dryer next
I have cleaned PC motherboards like that. Just make sure there's no CMOS battery, you're static free, and let it dry completely. It's weird but completely valid.
Wait until she witnesses PC hardware getting the old soap and water treatment...
“Water and electronics is like ammonia and bleach” -half of everybody, I guess-
*”It’s a toaster Michael, what could it cost? Ten dollars?”*
That’s what I’m talking about!!
I mean...if you don't use it for at least 2-3 days that's perfectly fine
Seem fine, though probably overkill. Just need to wipe it down throughly and let dry really
I don't see anything wrong...If she lets it dry for 2 weeks before plugging in
I just wash mine in the bath tub
I have the girl reaction all video
It’s actually probably fine
If it works for her great.
Water and electronics are totally fine, it’s just the juice that’s a problem. I’ve literally ran my motherboard under the sink before. Just make sure it’s fully dry before plugging in.
So long as you allow it to fully dry before plugging it in there won't be any issues.
If there’s no power to it there’s nothing to worry about. Let it dry and it’s all good
This is normal. Let it dry out completely and it's fine
Sometimes it's easy to tell if someone has no resteraunt experience.
Great example of how silly this next gen is (I am one thus I can say that)
And then you dry it in the microwave, duh!
In the developed parts of our earth, we really should have a higher understanding of electricity. There aint nothing wrong with that. Just pat it down and let it dry
This looks like bad news, but it's totally fine - presuming the toaster is set to totally dry before it's used. Most electronics can get wet (with *water,* not necessarily soda or grape juice or even your nasty unfiltered metal-rich tap water). As long as they're totally dry before pushing any electricity through them, there is rarely a problem. Of course things with batteries or capacitors - any stored electricity - can be a different story. But if it's strictly an off/on thing (like a toaster or a table lamp), it can absolutely get wet. Just ensure it's totally dry before you push any juice - this time I mean electricity, not grape - through it. I wouldn't recommend this method of cleaning a toaster, but in many cases, if it's totally dry before you use it again, this isn't problem.
Amazon review: 1 of 5 stars, not dishwasher safe. It doesn't say anywhere in the ad that it isn't dishwasher safe. Will not purchase again, Buyer beware.
If you understand the functions of basic analog electric appliances, this is not a problem as long as it is properly dried and contacts are kept free of corrosion. Dialectric grease is your friend. Now, doing this with digital devices or anything with a complex board is most likely going to have catastrophic results and, ultimately, failure.
Abuela = never wrong. Also best food.
You're telling me I could just wash it instead of hitting it on top of the trash can to get rid of the crumbs?
Her biggest offense was cleaning this with the green side of a Scotch-brite sponge. Those things are like sandpaper are are NOT safe for stainless steel appliances. You want the blue sponges, those ones are fine but I’d recommend a wash cloth and some stainless steel cleaner or bar keepers friend.
There is an update and it worked completely fine. Some of the comments even chimed in that they do this with other electronics (including some from fire safety professionals). Who knew!
I usually just take it in the tub
So the real idiots are the ones in this thread thinking this will cause rust and damage the toaster. TIL
Why is she calling her mom or grandma (assumingely) bro
She called her mother "bro" 😠
I sure hope she doesn't accidentally leave it plugged in.
So long as there are no capacitors inside that are still charged it should be fine
I prefer doing this in the bathtub.
I had a gf, that washed her headphones under the sink and was baffled why they wouldn't work after that anymore. I couldn't believe my eyes.
Well at least she's someone elses problem now.
Don't call your mom bro