How to Clean a Microwave

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Microwaves make short work of cooking; now you can make short work of cleaning them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Paper towels
  • All-purpose Kitchens Cleaners
  • Glass Cleaner

Cleaning the Interior

Step1
Wipe away crumbs and stains from the inside of the microwave using a damp paper towel.
Step2
Remove remaining food and stains by gently scraping them away with a dull blade or a fingernail.
Step3
Spray with an all-purpose cleaner.
Step4
Wipe away cleaner with paper towels.
Step5
Repeat, if necessary.
Step6
Wipe dry with a clean paper towel.

Cleaning the Exterior

Step1
Spray the exterior of the microwave with all-purpose cleaner.
Step2
Wipe away cleaner with a paper towel.
Step3
Spray the exterior window with glass cleaner.
Step4
Wipe dry with a paper towel.

Tips & Warnings

  • Leave the microwave door open after cleaning to allow all traces of the cleaner to evaporate.

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jane1009 said

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on 7/13/2008 I burned the popcorn...how do I get rid of the awful smell in my microwave??

meldua said

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on 6/23/2008 The heated vinegar and water worked like a charm! I've been fighting trying to clean my microwave for a while now and this took it off in no time.

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on 6/20/2008 Straight white vinegar, heated, should take it right off. Heat the vinegar in a glass measuring cup for about 2 minutes. Take it out but be careful, the steam will blast you. Use a cleaning cloth dipped into the hot vinegar. Good luck!

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on 5/28/2008 Vinegar and water spray bottle is also great for cleaning the Microwave Oven.

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on 2/3/2008 I burned up an artichoke in MW and it smoked and left smoke on the walls of the MW and it won't come off. Will the smoke come off with the water/steam method? I'm too afraid to try it and afraid it will be permanent if it doesn't work......HELP!

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