Cleaning a microwave is easy. Fill up a cup of water and put it in there on high for a few minutes. The steam from the cup will loosen any stuck-on food, and then you can just wipe it away. It’s that simple.
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This is a great secret! Thanks for sharing. It is so easy and works well.
PEDAL-PUSHER6/28/2011 6:49:00 AM
Adding vinegar to the water works better. I generally use a 3:1 ratioo.
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Not being a lover of chemicals for cleaning around the house, I often use diluted lemon juice or white vinegar, and it is great for cleaning the microwave.
Just half fill a bowl with water, add some lemon juice (the bottled type - no need to squeeze your own). Place in microwave and blitz for a few minutes on full power - then just wipe over. 250
If you want to clean your microwave the easy way, just get a washcloth wet and put it on 1 minute. Let it sit in the microwave until it gets cool. Then just wipe it clean.