Last Updated on October 15, 2021
Photo: by Marco Verch
Keeping your countertop microwave clean is an important part of ensuring that it works well, and cooks your food correctly. A dirty microwave doesn’t perform nearly as well as a clean microwave does.
But how do you clean your microwave? And what should you use? Are there cleaning products that you should avoid? These are the important questions that you should consider when you are getting ready to clean your countertop microwave.
1. Tools to Clean Your Countertop Microwave
Photo by Marco Verch
When you are getting ready to clean your microwave there are a few tools that you will need to have on hand to clean your microwave. Now, we prefer to clean our microwave with minimal scrubbing, so our step by step instructions and our tools of the trade, will focus on the things you need to clean your microwave easily, with minimal scrubbing.
However, it is important to note that you can use cleaning products that you already have in your house including: all-purpose cleaners, vinegar, baking soda, glass cleaner and dish soap. For our quick and easy cleaning guide, however, you will need the following items:
- Microwave safe, glass bowl.
- Measuring Cup
- Water
- Sponge or paper towels
- Dish soap
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Fresh lemon, lime or orange – sliced
As you can see, you don’t need any fancy cleaners, and if you are concerned about using chemicals in your home, all of these products are natural and safe for your family and the environment.
2. Step By Step Instructions to Clean Your Countertop Microwave
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So we think that it is helpful to give you instructions for cleaning both the inside and the outside of your microwave, because, well sometimes the outside can get just as dirty as the inside. Especially if you have kids. So, we’ll give you easy, 3-step instructions for both the inside and the outside of your microwave.
Inside Your Microwave
Outside of Your Microwave
3. Helpful Tips and Tricks
Sometimes it helps to know some tricks that will make keeping your microwave clean, a super simple task. Here are some of our tips and tricks that will keep your cleaning time to a minimum.
Annabelle Watson
FINAL THOUGHTS
To make sure that your microwave will last, you need first to purchase a quality product and make sure to clean it regularly.
Really, cleaning your microwave doesn’t have to be hard. If you take the time to clean it a couple of times a week, or even weekly, it will be a simple to manage task.
However, if you find that your countertop microwave is extra dirty, or you’ve missed a few weeks, never fear, our step by step cleaning process will help make quick work of most tough messes.
READ MORE: How Safe To Use Plastic In Microwave.