While heating food, it is inevitable that sauce or grease may splatter onto the inside of the microwave. Therefore, cleaning the inside of the microwave is essential.
Firstly, if these are just common stains, you simply need to wipe them with a soft damp cloth. Then, wipe again with cleaning products such as kitchen cleaner or multi-purpose cleaner to ensure all food residue is removed. The final step is to wipe with a dry cloth or let it dry naturally.
However, not all grease stains inside the microwave are easy to remove, and some stubborn residue may remain inside. If this is the case, you can use the ingredients available in the kitchen to quickly and safely clean the microwave.
Use glass cleaner
For stubborn stains, you need to use a cleaner. Mix two parts glass cleaner, one part water, soak a sponge in the solution and scrub the microwave. Clean the surfaces inside the microwave thoroughly, including the ventilation holes that often accumulate a lot of dirt. Remember to remove the turntable and clean the bottom.
Cleaning the outside of the microwave is naturally not difficult.
Use dish soap
Mix dish soap with water, place it on the turntable, and turn on the microwave for a few minutes. Then use a wet cloth to wipe away the lingering dirt inside. If you want to clean and deodorize at the same time, add a little baking soda to the water.
Tips for cleaning a greasy microwave with lime.
Use vinegar and lime
Preparation: Lime juice, vinegar, and water.
Mix the ingredients together and put it in a heat-resistant bowl, place it in the microwave and turn it on for 2 minutes at the highest temperature. When the mixture boils, the steam will make the oils, grease, and dirt easy to clean, and the unpleasant food smell will disappear. To ensure effective cleaning, wait a while before opening the microwave.
Use a damp cloth to wipe away the dirt inside, and your microwave will look like new, with no oil, grease, or unpleasant food smells.
Using lime, you can also solve the problem of unpleasant odors that often occur in the microwave.
Use baking soda
Dissolve baking soda in a little water to form a paste. Use an old toothbrush to apply this mixture to the areas that need to be scrubbed inside the microwave, close the door, and wait for about 10 – 12 hours.
Use a damp cloth to clean off the dry layer of baking soda, then wipe it a few more times until it is clean.
Use alcohol
Pour a little white alcohol into a bowl, place it in the microwave, and turn it on for 3 minutes. Leave it for a while and then use a soft cloth to clean the dirt. Wipe several times with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth.
Clean the outside of the microwave
Although it does not come into direct contact with food, the outside of the microwave also needs to be cleaned properly.
However, the task is relatively simple. You just need to use a damp cloth to clean the surrounding areas with cleaning solutions, paying special attention to the control panel and handle of the microwave as these are the parts that users interact with the most. After wiping with a damp cloth, users can wipe it again with a soft cloth or let it dry naturally.
According to VTC.vn