Method
1: Using Vinegar
1 Fill a
microwave-safe glass or bowl half full of water. Add a tablespoon of white
vinegar.
microwave-safe glass or bowl half full of water. Add a tablespoon of white
vinegar.
2 Place inside the
microwave.
microwave.
3 Turn on for 5
minutes. You may need less time in a high-powered microwave oven; keep an
eye on it the first time you try this. This will steam up the walls of the
microwave and loosen the dried-on gunk.
minutes. You may need less time in a high-powered microwave oven; keep an
eye on it the first time you try this. This will steam up the walls of the
microwave and loosen the dried-on gunk.
4 Remove the glass
container. Wipe down the inside of the microwave with a clean rag or paper
towel.
container. Wipe down the inside of the microwave with a clean rag or paper
towel.
5 The loose gunk
should come off easily now.
should come off easily now.
6 Take out the
glass tray or turntable and wash it like a dish. You could even run it through
the dishwasher if you have time.
glass tray or turntable and wash it like a dish. You could even run it through
the dishwasher if you have time.
Method
2: Using a Lemon
1 Cut a lemon in
half. Place both halves cut-side down on a microwaveable plate with a
tablespoon of water.
half. Place both halves cut-side down on a microwaveable plate with a
tablespoon of water.
2 Microwave for
about 1 minute or until the lemon is hot and the inside of the microwave is
steamy.
about 1 minute or until the lemon is hot and the inside of the microwave is
steamy.
3 Wipe the inside
of the microwave with kitchen paper and wash the plate.
of the microwave with kitchen paper and wash the plate.
o Now that the lemon is hot and squishy, it makes a
great natural cleanser for a smelly garbage disposal. Cut the halves into
smaller pieces and flush through with plenty of water.
great natural cleanser for a smelly garbage disposal. Cut the halves into
smaller pieces and flush through with plenty of water.
Method
3: Using Dish Soap
3: Using Dish Soap
1 Take a microwave
safe bowl and fill it with warm water.
safe bowl and fill it with warm water.
2 Add as much
dishwashing liquid as you think you’ll need.
dishwashing liquid as you think you’ll need.
3 Put the bowl in
the microwave for 1 minute or until it starts to steam.
the microwave for 1 minute or until it starts to steam.
4 Take the bowl out.
Get a fairly damp sponge and wipe the inside of the microwave.
Get a fairly damp sponge and wipe the inside of the microwave.
5 The steam will
have loosened all of the gunk up so that you will be able to easily clean your
microwave.
have loosened all of the gunk up so that you will be able to easily clean your
microwave.
o Baking soda can also be added to the bowl to serve
as a deodorizer.
as a deodorizer.
Method 4: Using Window Cleaner
1.
Mix
your cleaning solution. In
a bowl, mix 2 parts window cleaner with one part warm water. This diluted
solution should be sufficient to clean the microwave both inside and out.
Mix
your cleaning solution. In
a bowl, mix 2 parts window cleaner with one part warm water. This diluted
solution should be sufficient to clean the microwave both inside and out.
2.
Wipe
out the inside. Dip a
sponge in the cleaning solution and use it to wipe the inside of the microwave.
Remove the spin tray and wipe the base of the microwave until all the spots and
stains have been removed. Wipe the vents of the microwave oven from the inside
to remove any gunk that has collected there.
Wipe
out the inside. Dip a
sponge in the cleaning solution and use it to wipe the inside of the microwave.
Remove the spin tray and wipe the base of the microwave until all the spots and
stains have been removed. Wipe the vents of the microwave oven from the inside
to remove any gunk that has collected there.
o Make sure the microwave is unplugged while you
work.
work.
o Soak tough stains and spots in the window cleaner
solution for 5 minutes before scrubbing them away.
solution for 5 minutes before scrubbing them away.
o Make sure the upper shelf and ceiling get wiped
down, since food tends to splatter onto the top of the microwave.
down, since food tends to splatter onto the top of the microwave.
3.
Wipe
it down with a clean rag.
After the inside is sparkling clean, soak a clean rag in fresh water and wipe
it out completely. Make sure to clean up all of the residue left by the window
cleaner, since it contains chemicals you don’t want in your food next time you
use the microwave. Go over it one more time with a clean, dry rag.
Wipe
it down with a clean rag.
After the inside is sparkling clean, soak a clean rag in fresh water and wipe
it out completely. Make sure to clean up all of the residue left by the window
cleaner, since it contains chemicals you don’t want in your food next time you
use the microwave. Go over it one more time with a clean, dry rag.
o If a few tough spots remain, using a cloth soaked
in olive oil to clean them.
in olive oil to clean them.
o Be careful what other cleaning products you use inside
your microwave. For example, you should not use pre-soaked scrubbing pads
inside the microwave because the loose particles will catch fire and explode
your microwave.
your microwave. For example, you should not use pre-soaked scrubbing pads
inside the microwave because the loose particles will catch fire and explode
your microwave.
o Using unsafe chemicals can also cause the unit to
catch fire or cause other safety hazards. Stick to window cleaner or a natural
solution like vinegar or lemon juice.
catch fire or cause other safety hazards. Stick to window cleaner or a natural
solution like vinegar or lemon juice.
4 Let the
microwave dry. Leave the unit to dry after wiping it out with a clean rag.
Smell inside the unit to see if it is safe to use. If you smell window cleaner,
take a clean rage soaked in fresh water and wipe it out again.
microwave dry. Leave the unit to dry after wiping it out with a clean rag.
Smell inside the unit to see if it is safe to use. If you smell window cleaner,
take a clean rage soaked in fresh water and wipe it out again.
5 Clean the
exterior of the microwave. Window cleaner can be safely used to clean the
microwave door, the handle, the buttons, and the sides. Wipe everything down
thoroughly once you’ve removed the grime.
exterior of the microwave. Window cleaner can be safely used to clean the
microwave door, the handle, the buttons, and the sides. Wipe everything down
thoroughly once you’ve removed the grime.
