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People are only realising toasters have a ‘hidden compartment’

Published 17:23 11 Jan 2024 GMT

Anna Martin

People are only realising toasters have a ‘hidden compartment’

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Toasters are probably the second most common item in kitchens after the kettle

Whether you find yourself staring mindlessly at yours as you eat your breakfast or you have it tucked away in a press, you would think there’s nothing surprising about them.

Yet some people are just realising that their favourite breakfast-making tool is holding a secret within.

If we were to say the words crumb catcher or crumb tray to you, what would you think of?

@kacie_thebigcleanco Tip your toaster in the bin. #cleaningtips #cleaninghacks #hacksandtips #tipoftheday ♬ original sound - Kacie - The Big Clean Co

Maybe you’re one of the few who know exactly what this is, but as it turns out they seem to be few and far between.

Thanks to Australian TikToker Kacie, who is better known for her large following as The Big Clean Co, people are waking up to a new, less crumby reality.

If you look at your toaster, probably near where the plug is, there is a closed compartment secured with a latch or lip that you can pull out like a drawer.

Simply grab the latch and you’ll be able to pull out a tiny drawer that’s been collecting all of your toaster crumbs.

Of course not all toasters are made the same so don’t try and pull the whole thing apart trying to find it but a majority do.

Gone are the days of flipping over the device and sharing it violently over the bin, spending crumbs flying in a flurry of chaos, ultimately resulting in the need for a hoover.