Thanks to Australian TikToker Kacie, better known as The Big Clean Co, this newfound discovery has gone viral
A toaster is a staple in most kitchens, so you’d think we’d all be familiar with its every nook and cranny… but apparently not.
Many of us rely on it for a quick breakfast before a commute to work or when dinner is too much effort. However, after years of beloved kitchen appliances residing in our homes, foodies have recently uncovered a hidden feature that could make cleaning it a lot easier. This revelation has left many people utterly astounded.
Thanks to Australian TikToker Kacie, better known as The Big Clean Co, this newfound discovery has gone viral. In her TikTok video, Kacie reveals that the toaster has a hidden compartment designed to catch all the leftover crumbs. “There are cleaning hacks going around the internet that are not hacks at all, they make it harder,” she states. “This week I was sent one. ‘Clean your toaster with a hairdryer’. Just tip it in the bin.”
In her demonstration, Kacie slides her hand under the toaster and pulls out a small tray filled with crumbs, showcasing the feature that many didn’t even know existed. The video has garnered over 2.2 million views, sparking a lively debate in the comments section. While some users claimed they were already aware of the tray, others were in disbelief that such a thing was even possible.
One commenter exclaimed, “Omg I can’t believe this. I always stare at it and get annoyed because of all the crumbs.” Another chimed in, “There’s a TRAY?!?!?!?” A third user remarked, “Um I didn’t even know a toaster had a toaster tray?” while yet another noted, “I didn’t even know it had one until it fell out the bottom the other day.”
However, some users were astonished that so many people were unaware of this hidden compartment. One individual commented, “OK I understand ya’ll not understanding about some things but, ya’ll didn’t know about toaster trays??? Like your house could catch on fire.”
Whilst TikTok has become the go-to for hacks, you should be careful about what you follow, a woman has gone viral for washing her toaster in the sink – with soap and water. Please remember a toaster is an electric appliance and should never be mixed with water. Toasters can be fiddly at best to clean but you absolutely under no circumstance should use water when it comes to cleaning them. Feel free to explore your toaster all you like, just don’t mix it with water.
