Quickly and without chemicals: how to clean a microwave in no time

21.05.2024 17:42

A microwave oven is an indispensable household appliance in every home.

And the more and more intensively you use it, the dirtier the microwave becomes.

However, there are ways to clean it without much effort and without resorting to the help of caustic household chemicals.

Let's figure out how to get rid of fat, carbon deposits and other delights associated with cooking using improvised means.

What means to use

There are several ways to clean a microwave oven using improvised means. The first method involves using citric acid.

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To do this, take a microwave bowl, pour a glass of water into it and add 2 tablespoons of citric acid to the liquid. Stir, put in the microwave and turn on maximum heat for 10 minutes.

After this, all that remains is to wipe the inside of the oven.

Another way is to use vinegar: take 3 tablespoons of acid per 1 glass of water.

The principle of operation is the same: heat the resulting solution for 5-10 minutes. After the temperature effect, all that remains is to wipe off the remaining dirt with a sponge.

Earlier we wrote how to clean a kettle in 5 minutes.

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources