How to Clean Your Microwave Naturally
I loathe cleaning the microwave. It’s a necessary evil because I can’t stand to see stuck on food in there. John likes to cook his eggs in the microwave when he is making egg sandwiches. It leaves such a mess! Today, I want to share a simple cleaning hack to get your microwave clean and fresh. The best part is that there is NO scrubbing or harsh chemicals required!
All you need to get rid of all that caked on food from the interior of your microwave is some lemon slices, a splash of vinegar and some water.
I normally use regular white vinegar, but ran out so I improvised with white wine vinegar. It worked fine.
Take your lemon slices and put them in a microwave safe bowl filled with water. Add a splash of vinegar.
Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for five minutes. I hate this picture below, but wanted to give you a before and after look.
Leave the bowl sit in the microwave for a few minutes after the five minutes are up. Then carefully remove the bowl and using a damp cloth, wipe the inside of the microwave. The previously stuck-on food should just slough off with little effort.
It’s now clean and fresh-smelling and done in under 10 minutes with very little effort on my part.
How do you clean your microwave?
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Thanks Stacie! I can’t keep my microwave clean, teenage boys! And like you, I hate scrubbing the gunk out of the microwave. I am going to try your way tomorrow! 🙂
I’ve always used a foam cleaner or just boiled plain water in a bowl. Can’t wait to try it this way, though. The lemons will make the microwave smells so fresh! Thanks!
I love the tip with the lemons! Great ideas!
Thanks for the tip! I’m going to have to try this.
Thanks for the tip. I wonder if lemon juice would also work.
This is s easy and the microwave looks awesome. I just spray on a non toxic cleaner and let sit but I still sometimes have to use some elbow grease. I like your idea better
This is a great simple tip for cleaning a microwave. I have used it without vinegar and with a little baking soda for similar results.
That’s the way to do it. Work smart, not hard!
I love this my microwave is always a mess and i’m constantly scrubbing and not getting out stains. I love your blog been reading it for at least 4 years or so and I have to say, I’ve been trying to WIN but have yet to do so!! crossing my fingers! 🙂
Thank you this is great will bookmark this!
Thank you so much for this cleaning idea. I have tried everything, so tonight I will be trying this!
I’ll definitely be giving this a try…love a lemony scent!
Great tip – and perfect for chemically-sensitive folks like me! I wonder if this would work for a regular oven, as well. Guess it’s worth a shot!
Our microwave needs cleaning. Thanks for the helpful tip!
Looking forward to trying this mine is a mess
Great tips.
Great tip! I’m going to print this off and post it above the microwave for my husband and daughter..who always splatter!
I do this all the time. It works great!!
Love the smell and ease of this method! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the information, I am definitely going to try this out the next time I have to clean the microwave. Love that it doesn’t use chemicals!