Woman's clever hack for cleaning crumbs out your toaster hailed 'genius'

A woman's 'genius' toaster cleaning hack has left social media users in disbelief. With busy schedules, many people struggle to find time for home maintenance and daily chores.

A cluttered home can often seem overwhelming. It's usually the simplest and most overlooked tasks that pile up over time - like clearing out the crumbs from your toaster.

Fortunately, a cleaning guru on social media has shared a 'genius' tip for eliminating those pesky toast crumbs in seconds, leaving people amazed they hadn't thought of it before. TikTok creator and lifestyle influencer @anna_louisa_at_home regularly shares cleaning and home hacks on TikTok for her one million followers.

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Anna has garnered an impressive 753.9k views and counting for a recent video focusing on cleaning tasks that take five minutes or less - with the toaster hack being a standout. The tip, which commenters have lauded as 'genius' and 'more effective' than just emptying the tray, is to use a basic hair tool to clear out crumbs in your toaster.

Removing crumbs from a toaster is apparently easier than ever by using a hairdryer. Aim it at your gadget's slots, and in no time, all the stray bread particles will find their way into the crumb tray below, reports Nottinghamshire Live.

Once you've cleared out the tray, just slot it back to enjoy fresh toast - crumb-free. This handy hint clearly wowed the virtual crowd. One follower gushed: "Omg why have I never thought of the hair dryer," while another marvelled: "Hair drying the crumbs off the toaster is genius! ".

Initial confusion soon cleared up when one person questioned: "Why are you blowdrying your toaster? " The answer instantly