How often to you clean it.....#1

I always wonder how often other people clean the stuff in their houses, so I am starting a new weekly post called How Often Do You Clean It. So this week is part 1 and it's the

 toaster!

I wipe my toaster down almost daily although it doesn't get used THAT often. I have thought about putting it under the counter and only taking it out when in use but I love my toaster, it's so pretty so it will stay on my counter.

ANNNYway. Last week when I was cleaning fans and toasters and fridges and microwaves I was pondering how often should we be cleaning these items???

When I opened my toaster tray which I only do about once a year this is what I saw......

GAAAAACK scary I know.

That alone could start a fire! I just don't ever think about the toaster tray.

So how often do you clean your toaster??? I looked it up and apparently we are supposed to be cleaning it out every month! Do you clean out your toaster try every month??? Or once a year like me? Do you have a special cleaning method or and thing special you do for your toaster care?

Jen