Housewife tips for a sparkling clean microwave
How to clean your microwave! A dirty microwave can quickly spoil the taste of your food and spread unwanted odours around the kitchen. But with a simple housewife tip, you can clean your microwave effectively, without chemicals. Here's a step-by-step guide to freshen up your microwave with natural ingredients - lemon or lime!
You will need
The following materials are all you need to clean your microwave:
- A microsafe bowl or glass
- water
- A lemon or lime
- A damp cloth
- dishwashing detergent
Step-by-step guide
Here is a simple step-by-step guide to cleaning the microwave:
Step 1: Prepare the lemon water
- Detail 1: Fill a microwave-safe bowl or glass with water, about halfway.
- Detail 2: Cut a lemon or lime in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Then add the lemon or lime peels directly to the bowl for maximum effect.
Step 2: Place the dish in the microwave
- Detail 1: Place the bowl in the microwave and set it to the highest power.
- Detail 2: Leave the microwave on for a few minutes until some of the water has evaporated.
Step 3: Let the steam work
- Detail 1: When the microwave is ready, leave the bowl for a few minutes to allow the steam to continue to work and dissolve the dirt even more effectively.
Step 4: Wipe with dish soap and cloth
- Detail 1: Carefully remove the bowl (use oven mitts if it is hot).
- Detail 2: Then use a damp cloth with a drop of washing-up liquid and wipe the entire inside of the microwave.
Step 5: Don't forget the door and edges
- Detail 1: Make sure you also clean the door and edges of the microwave.
- Detail 2: The detergent on the cloth helps to remove grease stains and fingerprints.
Bonus: Why does lemon work for cleaning?
Citric acid is a natural degreaser and has antiseptic properties. When the lemon is heated in the microwave together with water, steam is produced that both dissolves dirt and releases a fresh scent. It's an easy and environmentally friendly way to get rid of stubborn stains and bad odours in the microwave.
Tips to keep your microwave clean for longer
Use a micro-protector
Cover the food with a cover to avoid splashes and spillages.
Clean regularly
If there is a spill, wipe it up immediately to prevent the dirt from sticking.
Natural resources
Lemon, baking soda and vinegar are perfect for micro-cleaning and leave no chemical residue.
