How to Remove Odor From a Microwave

Just cooked sauerkraut or a lovely frozen entrée in the microwave? Just opened the door to find that the microwave still smells like the hot dog you cooked days ago? Here are suggestions about how to remove odors from a microwave oven.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Cloves
• Lemon Juices
• Lemons
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels

1. Place a thick slice of lemon on a paper towel and microwave it on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Let it stand overnight or until the liquid has cooled.

2. Pour 1/2 c. bottled lemon juice into a microwave-safe bowl or a 2-c. glass measuring cup (if you don't have a fresh lemon) and follow the same directions. You can also dilute the lemon juice with water and add several whole cloves.

3. Wipe the microwave's insides with a paper towel soaked in a water-and-lemon-juice solution. Clean the top, bottom, sides, window, door, door seals and seams. Wipe dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep microwave ovens clean by wiping them out after each use with warm sudsy water (use mild detergent), then rinsing and drying.

• Never use commercial oven cleaners in a microwave oven.