Use gentle household products and the power of steam to clean a microwaveno scrubbing needed!
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
We use the microwave for almost every meal of the day.
It still amazes me what it can heat in one minute or less.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
I used to dread cleaning the microwave.
you’ve got the option to achieve sparkling clean results by using common, inexpensive pantry ingredients.
These ingredients loosen grime and lift stains without any scrubbing, simply wipe with a clean cloth.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
I usually use the whole lemon method.
I like the lemon scent and usually have a lemon sitting around that I need to use up.
I like the baking soda method for those times when I need a little extra scrubbing power.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
I like dipping my cloth in the solution and wiping the tough-to-remove spots.
If youre having trouble cleaning hard to reach areas, use a cotton swab.
My corners are much cleaner once I learned that trick.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Each method mixes water with either lemon, vinegar, or baking soda and brings it to a boil.
Then the mixture sits in the microwave and continues to steam and deodorize.
After 5 minutes, remove the container from the microwave.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Tip
The container is still incredibly hot after the 5-minute wait.
I use a dry kitchen towel as a potholder so that I can remove the container safely.
After cleaning the inside, dont forget the outside of the microwave.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Then dampen the cloth with warm water and wipe again to remove the dish soap.
Dry with a clean towel to prevent water spots.
Method 1: Whole Lemon and Water
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1/2 cup water.
Cut a lemon in half.
Squeeze half the lemon juice into the water.
It’s okay if you get some seeds in the water.
Add both lemon halves into the bowl and microwave on high power for 3 minutes.
The water should come to a boil.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
launch the door and carefully remove the container.
Remove the tray and any other removable parts.
Use a clean, dry cloth and wipe the inside of the microwave.
The steam and citric acid from the lemon will have loosened the gunk and it will wipe right off.
Wipe the top, sides, inside of the door, and bottom of the microwave.
Wipe off the tray and any other parts and return them to the microwave.
Wipe the outside of the door and the handle with warm soapy water.
Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove the dish soap.
Dry the front with a clean cloth to prevent water spots.
Microwave on high power for 3 minutes.
The solution should come to a boil.
pop pop the door and carefully remove the container.
Use a clean, dry cloth and wipe the inside of the microwave.
The steam and acid from the vinegar will have loosened the gunk and it will wipe right off.
Wipe the top, sides, inside of the door, and bottom of the microwave.
Dry the front with a clean cloth to prevent water spots.
Microwave on high power for 3 minutes.
The water should come to a boil.
Use a clean, dry cloth and wipe the inside of the microwave.
Wipe the top, sides, inside of the door, and bottom of the microwave.
Wash the tray in warm soapy water to remove the baking soda residue.
Dry and return the removable parts to the microwave.
