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Splatters of food from microwaving look bad, smell bad, and decrease the efficiency of your microwave. Fortunately, microwaves aren't hard to clean if you know how.
Steps
- Fill a microwave safe glass or bowl half way with water and place inside the microwave. Turn on for 5 minutes. The idea here is to steam up the walls of the microwave and loosen the dried-on gunk.
- When it is done, remove the glass container and wipe down the inside of microwave with a clean towel or paper towel.
- The loose gunk should come off easily now, and without chemical cleaners inside the microwave.
- Take out the glass tray or turntable and wash it like a dish. You could even run it through the dishwasher if you have the time.
Tips
- Leave the microwave open for a few minutes afterward, to let it dry and air out a bit inside.
- To keep your microwave clean, cover food loosely when heating it.
- Pour some lemon juice mixed with an equal amount of water in a bowl and microwave for a couple of minutes until boiling. Let stand for a few minutes. This will eliminate any odor in the microwave.
- Use a scrub-brush that can be used for washing dishes to get off greasy food build-up you may find.
- White vinegar and/or baking soda in the water will also help clean better and dispel odors. The soda is especially good if the spatters are greasy.
Warnings
- Don't use abrasive cleaners on your microwave.
- Don't forget to replace the glass tray or turntable.
Things You'll Need
- A couple of dishcloths or sponges.
- A dish towel
- A few minutes.
- A microwave.
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