How to Clean a Waffle Maker (Including All Those Hard-to-Reach Crevices)

A clean waffle iron makes better-tasting waffles.

I also know that having a clean waffle maker at the ready makes any waffle taste better.

Then, do a deeper cleaning at least monthly.

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If you use the waffle maker only occasionally, do a deeper, more thorough cleaning before storing it.

Here’s how to deep clean your waffle maker.

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