The microwave oven today is a very popular appliance in everyday life, especially in families with small children. Indeed, thanks to her, any dish or drink can be warmed up in a few moments. At the time of purchasing this device, few people wondered how he would take care of him during use. However, the daily operation of the device leads to the idea that the time to clean the equipment.
The better to clean?
If you are faced with the task of tidying up a microwave oven, then surely you thought to buy special means in the store to remove dirt from the microwave oven. Do not forget that all these chemicals contain a lot of hazardous substances, which is not very good for our health.
In modern models of microwaves, the inner part is enamelled, it reflects microwave waves, therefore It is undesirable to use chemical means in order not to damage the inside of the furnace.
You can use safer and more effective than chemical methods to remove dirt and odors in the microwave.
Home Cleaning Requirements
When cleaning the microwave from grease stains and various traces of food, observe these simple requirements:
- To prevent damage to the internal walls of the device, do not use rough scrubbers and strong cleaning compounds.
- To prevent flooding of moisture sensitive parts of the appliance, clean it with a slightly dampened sponge.
- In a situation if, during cooking (heating), the food “exploded”, immediately remove the leftover food and fat traces formed on the inner surfaces of the oven. Purchase a specialized plastic cover, with its help you will not face such difficulties.
- It is necessary to start cleaning from the top wall and the grate of the furnace; first it is necessary to remove the glass plate from it. Next, clean the stains from the bottom and side surface inside the device. Finally, walk a damp sponge over the surface of the door.
- Unplug the unit to prevent electrical shock.
Quick way
To keep your appliance clean, it is not necessary to use any special equipment. Those who want to cut extra costs, We suggest using the following recommendations:
- Apply a few drops of any dishwashing liquid to a damp, soft sponge. Then squeeze it several times to form a thick foam and place it inside on a glass stand.
- Set the minimum power of the furnace, the operation time is 30 seconds and close the door. You can extend the work up to one minute if necessary, but be careful as the sponge can melt.
- When the appliance is finished, open it and carefully wipe the entire inner surface of the oven with a sponge.
By following these steps, you can quickly and efficiently remove contaminants formed during use of the device.
Lemon cleaning
This most effective method will help to easily put in order household appliances. In addition, you can easily eliminate unpleasant odors due to the accumulation of food residue on the surface.
Upon completion of this operation, the microwave oven will have a pleasant smell:
- pour 350 ml of hot water into a small container;
- cut 2 lemons in half and squeeze them;
- In the same container with the resulting solution, add the remnants of lemon and put it in a microwave;
- turn on the microwave for 4-16 minutes (heating time depends on the type of spots). Adjust the oven to the strongest power;
- after the procedure, wait another 5 minutes and then wipe it inside with a soft cloth or sponge. If suddenly there are hardly removable traces of dirt, soak a cloth in the resulting solution and process them;
- After the procedure, wipe the inside of the oven with a clean cloth.
There is another effective method for removing dirt in the kiln:
- take any container and fill it with more than half with water;
- add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to water and mix well;
- cut a lemon into 2 parts and squeeze one half into a container, crush the second and throw it into the resulting solution;
- Put the dishes with liquid in the microwave for 10-15 minutes. Upon completion, carefully remove the container, as it will most likely be hot, and wipe the inner walls of the furnace with a non-rigid sponge.
The result is a perfectly cleaned microwave with a fresh lemon flavor.
How to remove greasy stains?
When the microwave is a little dirty, you can use the following method:
- fill any container with water;
- put it in the oven chamber;
- tune the program to maximum strength and program it for 16 minutes. After the end of the programmed time, do not open the microwave for about five minutes;
- Remove the container from the oven and wipe the dampened cell of the device from the accumulated fat with a dry and clean rag.
The result of the work done will be significantly improved if such means are used, such as:
- Baking soda. Pour 500 ml of water into a large container and add one spoon of baking soda. Program the unit for ten minutes. Allow the steam that forms in the microwave chamber to wet the soiled areas for easier sponge removal.
- Vinegar. In 500 ml of water, add one tablespoon of vinegar, if it is 70%, and if it is 9%, then add two tablespoons. We put the prepared liquid in the oven for half an hour at the highest power. After half an hour, do not immediately open the device, leave it to cool for about 30 minutes. Under the pressure of steam, all particles of dirt and grease will dissolve, which will allow them to be easily removed.
- Soap. Take a grater and rub a piece of soap directly into a container with hot water. The solution should be saturated, but not very thick. After that, pour it into the sprayer and spread the liquid over the oven surface. Wait for half an hour and after wiping the inside of the microwave with a cloth.
Excellent results will be from the use of citric acid:
- in one liter of warm water pour one packet of citric acid and stir well to dissolve;
- put the container with the composition in the microwave for 15 minutes at full strength;
- After 15 minutes, do not immediately open the oven door, let the steam work, and only then wipe the entire surface with a dry cloth or sponge.
This method is good, but it will not please even the pleasant smell of lemon.
Household chemicals
Today, stores have a very large selection of different chemical products, thanks to which an irreplaceable kitchen assistant can be easily put in order. These funds are both liquid and in the form of pastes. The main thing is to read carefully the recommendations of the manufacturer before using it, so that the process can be completed efficiently and correctly.
There is nothing difficult in this method:
- Liquid or paste applied to the entire inner surface of the furnace, not forgetting about the door. The main thing is not to get a tool on the lattice covering the magnetron.
- Wait for the product to work (a couple of minutes), and then remove the grease, leaks and leftover food with a damp cloth.
- Then wipe dry with a towel.
Often after using detergents, a very strong odor appears in the chamber itself. To eliminate it, it is recommended to open the device for a couple of minutes so that it is ventilated.Since the chemicals are very strong, it is advisable to carry out the procedure with gloves.
Tips
These cleaning methods are possible due to wetting and dissolving fatty contaminants, as well as hot steam. Lemon in this case gives a pleasant fresh smell. Finally a couple of tips:
- The glass plate of the microwave oven is best to pull out during the cleaning process. Thus, it will not disturb you, plus you can wash and dry it.
- To give the device a radiant brilliance, use special tools to clean the surface of the furnace.
- The solution that remains can be used for another purpose. For example, they can wash the refrigerator and subsequently find the same wonderful smell.
- Be careful when removing the tank with the hot solution from the oven: in order not to burn yourself, it is better to wait a few minutes until the device cools.
Now you know how you can easily and simply clean the microwave in a few minutes. Use these tips and keep your favorite equipment clean.
Visual instruction on how to clean the microwave, see the next video.