Last Updated on August 10, 2020
5. Window cleaner solution
Window cleaner is not just for windows; it can work on microwaves as well! Simply mix water and window cleaner in a bowl, then soak a sponge into the solution, and start to clean the interior of the microwave.
Be persistent and rub it vigorously, down the base, and don’t forget the vents.
6. Warm water and dish soap
This method is really simple and cheap as well. You’ll need warm water and dish soap, something we usually have in our home. Fill a bowl with warm water and add some dish soap, two to three tablespoons are enough.
Then, put the bowl inside the microwave for about one minute, once one minute goes by, remove the bowl. The steam will loosen the dirt, and all you have to do is grab a sponge and wipe it off.
7. Ever heard of Lemon juice?
Lemon juice is the best drink after a hot sunny day, but do you know what else it’s good for? That’s right, for cleaning porpuses! For this hack, you’ll need a lemon, a tablespoon, a microwaveable plate, and of course, some water.
Start by cutting the lemon in half and place it on the plate. Then, add a tablespoon of water. Place the plate inside the microwave and run it on high for one exact minute! Lastly, clean the steam and all the dirt off with some paper towels or a microfiber cloth.
8. Cleaning products
We end up this list with the least creative but probably the most used technique out here, which is using normal cleaning products! There are several cleaning products, like commercial cleaners that can effectively clean your microwave.
Unfortunately, sometimes these products leave unpleasant fumes inside the microwave and they can also leave an odd taste on your food so, if you end up buying cleaning products, try a fume-free one, and after you clean your microwave, leave the door open, so the smell doesn’t stay retained inside the microwave. You should leave the door open for several hours, so do this at night before sleeping.
There you go! These are the easiest hacks that you can use for cleaning your microwave. Unless you have some type of food explosion, you won’t need to clean it every day. Instead, clean your microwave every week, or every two weeks if you don’t use it a lot.
We hope that after reading this article, you realized that cleaning doesn’t have to be a boring task, it can be an opportunity to get creative and experiment a lot of different ways to clean. Bring out the little scientist in you and find which hack works best for your microwave. Don’t forget to share your favorite tip with your family and friends!
