Even if you’re a clean freak, a microwave can get grubby in next to no time, especially if food has exploded inside, or been left to cook for too long. The key to keeping your microwave clean, is to deal with stains and spillages as soon as they occur, and by following the tips, you should find it easier to clean your microwave inside and out:
Arm yourself with the right cleaning supplies
All you need to thoroughly and effectively clean your microwave is baking soda, dish soap and vinegar.
To clean the inside of your microwave, follow the steps below:
- Mix a cup of water and fresh lemon or orange juice into a microwavable bowl; you can also add a few tablespoons of vinegar to a cup of water if you don’t have fresh lemons or oranges.
- Pop the bowl inside the microwave and blast it on high for a few minutes, or until you see the mixture boiling and steam building up inside.
- Leave it to cool before opening the door, taking the bowl out and wiping the interior down with a damp sponge or cloth.
To clean a greasy microwave door, follow the steps below:
- Take a damp sponge dipped in a little baking soda, and clean the rubber gasket around the door. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
- Combine water with vinegar – 50/50 – and wipe the window down with a sponge or cloth. Rinse the solution off and wipe it dry.
- If there is a lot of grease, try using an all-purpose cleaner or a really sudsy solution of dish soap and water to wipe the window down.
To clean odors from your microwave, follow the step below:
- Leave the microwave door open after use to allow odors to dissipate, or place a bowl of baking soda inside the microwave and close the door to help absorb the smell.
- For stronger smells, be sure to clean up any residue and then place an odor-absorbing gel inside until you use it again.
Even if you don’t use your microwave that often, it only takes one food disaster to make it look and smell bad, and visitors to your kitchen are sure to notice it. So, as soon as you’ve created a mess, clean it up using the above methods and eliminate the debris and odor before it becomes encrusted and even more difficult to remove. If your microwave is in a real state and you simply can’t face cleaning it yourself, worry not, professional help is at hand! A cleaning service will happily come in and get your entire kitchen spotless and hygienically clean for you, and if your kitchen is often messy, simply hire them to come in and clean it on a regular basis.
