Avoid heavy scrubbing and easily clean your microwave with natural ingredients like vinegar, lemon, and rubbing alcohol.
The best ways to clean a microwave are pretty straightforward.
You don’t even needpricey store-bought cleanerswhen there are plenty ofnatural cleaning productsand home remedies that are equally effective.
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The exploded bits linger through a few cycles, and soon the dregs become rock-hard.
(Who has time to wipe down the interior after every use?)
So how do you say hasta la vista to cooked-on carnage?
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Clean your microwave with vinegar and steam!
You’ll need just a few minutes and a couple of quick swipes with a cloth.
Also, avoid getting cleaner or other liquids into the vents or inner workings of the appliance.
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Add Ingredients to Bowl
Grab a microwave-safe bowl and fill it halfway with water.
Add a few tablespoons of distilled white vinegar orapple cider vinegar, and place the bowl in the microwave.
The amount of time to heat the water depends on the power of your microwave.
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Look at the stickers inside the dooryour microwave’s wattage will usually be listed there.
Use a damp cloth to quickly wipe the food debris out of the microwave.
Clean Microwave Turntable
Take out the turntable and any other removable turntable parts and wipe them down.
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Dry Microwave with Towel
Dry all surfaces with a clean cloth and return everything to the microwave.
With this method, steam can be used againbut this time witheveryone’s favorite citrus home cleaner, lemon!
For this fresh-smelling alternative, you’ll follow similar steps as listed above to generate steam.
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you’ve got the option to slice or halve the lemon as well.
Place in the microwave and bring to a boil by setting it for several minutes on high.
Wipe the microwave interior with a soft cloth.
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They need a daily wipe-down and an occasional deep clean.
You’d be surprised how much debris burrows its way under there!
Scrub to remove any debris.
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Rinse well, shake to remove excess water, and dry, then replace.
Check your owner’s manual before cleaning the exterior to avoid any mishaps.
Look to rubbing alcohol to eliminate fingerprints and give a microwave’s exterior a little extra shine.
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Dampen a soft cloth with a few drops of rubbing alcohol and rub over the stain.
Always wipe with the steel grain to capture any small particles or pieces of fuzz.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you regularly use your microwave, most experts recommend a weekly cleaning.
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However, large spills and splatters should be cleaned up immediately.
Microwave the mixture and allow the steam of soften the grime.
Let it sit for a few minutes, then gently scrub the stain with a non-abrasive sponge.
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