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12 tips for properly cleaning a microwave

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How to proceed ?

In a bowl filled with water, add a tablespoon of liquid Marseille soap (you can also use black soap) and mix;
Soak a sponge in the soapy solution;
Thoroughly scrub the inside of your microwave.
Rinse with warm water.
Has it been a while since you last cleaned your device? Leave the soapy water on for 2 hours for best results.

Clay stone
Clean the microwave with clay stone
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Clean the microwave with clay stone. Source: spm
To clean your microwave oven, you can also choose clay stone. And the method is quite simple! Let’s discover the steps together!

How to proceed ?

Take a sponge, moisten it then rub it against the clay stone.
Next, scrub the inside of your microwave using the sponge.
Ecological and economical, this tip doesn’t require much. Only problem ! If your oven is dirty, this method requires a little more effort.

Essential oils
Clean the microwave with essential oils
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Clean the microwave with essential oils. Source: spm
With essential oils, your microwave oven will regain its cleanliness and will be de facto fragrant. Choose lemon essential oil for its freshness.

How to proceed ?

In a bowl, dilute 2 tablespoons of water with 2 drops of lemon essential oil;
Place the bowl in the oven and let the steam act for a few minutes;
Then open the microwave and put a clean sponge in the bowl to absorb the rest of the liquid;
Clean the interior of the oven and its walls with the sponge soaked in the solution…

White vinegar and baking soda
White vinegar and baking soda to clean the microwave
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White vinegar and baking soda to clean the microwave. Source: spm
Both vinegar and baking soda are natural cleaning agents and staples in every kitchen. Together they form a powerful detergent. We show you how to use them correctly to clean your microwave.

How to proceed ?

In 1 liter of lukewarm water, pour 4 tablespoons of bicarbonate. Mix well to dissolve the powder completely.
Wipe the inside of the microwave with a cloth dampened with baking soda and water.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup water and 1 cup vinegar.
Place your bowl in the microwave, turn it on at full speed for 2 to 3 minutes, to boil the water!
Turn off your appliance and leave the bowl inside for a good ten minutes.
Put on your oven mitts! Take out the bowl, turntable and rotating support.
Then submerge the pieces in a sink filled with hot, soapy water.
Mix vinegar and water (1:1) and dip a clean cloth or sponge in it to wipe the inside of the microwave until there is no residue.
Using a clean, damp cloth or sponge, rinse the inside of your device one last time.
Dry everything with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel.
Scrub, rinse and dry the turntable and its stand completely before returning them to the microwave.

A magic eraser
The magic eraser to clean the microwave
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The magic eraser to clean the microwave. Source: spm
Melamine foam sponges are renowned for their natural cleaning power. They are as practical as you can imagine for cleaning the toughest stains and messes inside a microwave oven.

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