If truth be told, I don’t think about cleaning my microwave unless guests are going to be in the kitchen when I’m cooking, or my mother is coming to visit. Ideally, we should wipe out the microwave every time we use it. This, of course, keeps the microwave free from accumulated food explosions and prevents need for a hammer and chisel when cleaning finally does occur.
If you, like most people, have a dirty microwave, here’s an easy and quick way to clean it without lots of elbow grease or chemicals.
- Fill a glass bowl ¾ full with tap water.
- Slice a lemon into several pieces and place them in the bowl after squeezing some of the juice into the bowl.
- Place the bowl in the microwave and heat until the water boils.
- Let the steam accumulate in the microwave and then remove the bowl from the microwave.*
- Wipe the microwave interior with a clean cloth.
- Don’t forget to clean the exterior of the microwave, especially the buttons, using an antibacterial cleanser.
Now, go clean your microwave! You never know when your mom will stop by for a surprise visit.
*For safety, insert a spoon into the bowl to prevent water bubbles. Always use oven mitts to avoid burns.
