It doesn’t take too much for the microwave to become a mess. Reheating spaghetti bolognese comes to mind, when it gets too hot and spits up the sides, which then requires a good wipe down. Here are my tips on how to clean the microwave only using water, vinegar, and steam!
HOW TO CLEAN THE MICROWAVE
- Half fill a glass jug, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Place in microwave and turn on for 5 min. (this will loosen all the food)
- Remove glass jug
- Remove the glass turntable from microwave, clean in a sink filled with warm soapy water and dry.
- Remove the rotating element the plate sits on, clean and dry. This will give you easier access to the dirt in the microwave.
- Wipe over inside of the microwave
- Place element and turntable back into the microwave
- Wipe over outside of microwave, polish if stainless steel.
ONCE A MONTH
- Remove microwave from the shelf.
- Wipe shelf to remove all dust.
- Wipe the microwave electrical cord, remove all dust particles, and wipe the outside down. Place back on the shelf.
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If you add lemon juice instead of vinegar, it has the same effect of loosening the food and attacking the germs, but it also smells really nice 🙂
Great tip Kerrie!
I was afforded a small sleep in this morning. I sat up in bed reading and having a coffee, switched on my ipod and hopped on fb. Organised Housewife suggested cleaning the microwave.
I finished my coffee, hopped out of bed and stuck a glass jug of water & vinegar in the microwave. Fifteen minutes later my dear old (nearly 20 years) microwave was sparkling inside and out. Job done, tick! That is inspiration for ya!
Joolz
Lol, a sleep in, so nice! Wow, 20 years old, you must of be treating it so well to last so long. So glad it is shining for you!!
My sister-in-law had her baby a bit early..so we all went to visit
Little James Paul 6lb 2oz and gorgeous!!
and since they live nearly 2hr drive away I have kind of got my routine a day out – but when I looked at the date this morning i really had to check (I saw the “tuesday” heading and thought my plans for today had been shafted (miss goes to preschool wednesdays) but if anyone is day-challenged like me: Today IS Wednesday ..
I am so out of wack at the moment Julie, yes it’s Wednesday, not Tuesday, I would so love an extra day this week though!!
I get my sad looking lemons at the end of the week and slice one or two into a Pyrex jug and top with water and pop on for 5 mins. Leave for 5 mins, remove jug, and wipe out. Works a treat!
Once a week I just put in a glass of water for 2 mins and let stand for a couple of minutes while I finish dishes etc – it also works a treat!!
I love your website and all the hints and tips. I cleaned my kitchen from top to bottom yesterday, and the only thing not completed was cleaning the microwave. Before I had a chance to google ‘how to’ I came across this post by accident. Just cleaned the microwave and it is fabulous and easy.
Thanks again.
Just wondering is there a printable version of how to clean your microwave?
Hi Kristin, there sure is! Here is the link for you: https://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/?s=clean+microwave
Thankyou you make my life so much easier ????
You’re very welcome Lara 🙂 I’m so glad this could help you out
When cleaning my microwave I add vanilla essence smells nicer than vinegar. The water alone does the job. Vanilla is for smell
Ooo I love the smell of vanilla! Lovely tip Ann. Kat 🙂
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Thanks Hugo.