3 Microwave Cleaning Tips

Tip One: Boiling Water Method

Place a microwavable container, such as a class bowl or measuring cup, with water and run the microwave for at least two to four minutes on high for minor cleaning. For moderate cleaning, run the microwave for five to eight minutes on high. For a heavier build up, run the microwave on high for twelve to seventeen minutes.

Once the microwave has finished the timed cycle. Take a warm soapy wet cloth and wipe out the interior of the microwave. Once you remove the gunk. Wipe out the microwave with a damp clean cloth. If the stuck on goo don’t come out, repeat the process until removed. After you washed and rinsed the microwave, dry the inside out with a dry towel. By following this cleaning regime, it will also help kill and prevent any farther bacterial growth.

Tip Two: Vinegar and Peroxide Method

Using a cloth dampened with white vinegar, wipe out the inside of the microwave to remover the caked-on goo. Once you have removed all the grime from the inside the microwave, use another cloth dampened with peroxide and wipe out again. The combination of the white vinegar and peroxide can kill most of the bacteria without the heat of running the microwave.

Alternate Vinegar Method

For those who would rather not use the peroxide in their microwave, you can use the following method instead.

You can add three to four tablespoons of vinegar in a bowl with a half cup of water. Heat the vinegar and water mixture to a boil. Run the microwave for the same amount of time mentioned in the boiling water method. Wipe out and dry the microwave in the same manner as above.

Also, you can replace the vinegar with a lemon, orange, or lime wedge. The acid from the vinegar, lemon, orange or lime wedges helps with the cleaning process.

Tip Three: Easy Off Microwavable Oven Cleaning Packs

The Easy Off Microwavable Oven Cleaning Packs can be found on the cleaning isle of any retail store. You place one of the packs in the microwave for the time mentioned on the package and let it run. The cleaning pack will “explode” or pop open once the bag has hit the right temperature to release the cleaners into the microwave. Once the timer stops, remove the wipe from the pack and wipe out the inside of the microwave.

Personally, I wasn’t too impressed with the cleaning packs. The Easy Off Microwave Cleaning Packs didn’t hold up to the regular sprays that you use in the oven. It took all three of the packs for a one time cleaning for my microwave.

I personally have found the first two methods to work the best. As the steam from the water loosens the gunk from the microwave.