A Safe Way to Clean Inside a Microwave
The occasional stubborn smell or food splatter inside your microwave is almost inevitable. Cleaning the inside of the microwave oven frequently is a must to prevent stuck on stains, but it is important to do so safely. Harsh household cleansers are ideal for disinfecting many surfaces, but can leave harsh fumes behind in your microwave. You can make a safe, chemical free cleanser that is effective and leaves your microwave looking and smelling as good as new. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pour approximately 1 cup of water into a microwave safe bowl.
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Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into your bowl. You can substitute 2 to 3 tbsp. of lemon juice.
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Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it until boiling; this will vary by microwave. Stop the microwave when the water boils but do not open the door -- allow the bowl to remain in the microwave for approximately three to five minutes so steam can accumulate inside the oven.
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Open the microwave and carefully remove the bowl and set it aside. Remove the rotating tray and wash in your sink with a mild dish soap. Rinse and dry completely.
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Wipe the inside of the microwave with a sponge to soak up the steam and stains. Loosen any stubborn stains by dipping your sponge in the remaining lemon water mixture then scrubbing away. Dry the inside of the microwave with a paper towel and replace the tray.
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