Microwaves are used to heat food, so they must be kept clean from time to time, but cleaning them can be a real hassle. The microwave oven is not clean, and it is not good to breed bacteria and affect your health. So today I will teach you some tips on cleaning microwave ovens.
1. Microwave Cleaning Steps
Step 1: Cleaning the Exterior
Disconnect the power, take a rag or sponge with good water absorption, soak it with warm water, squeeze out the excess water, and wipe the floating ash on the outside of the microwave oven. Especially at the heat dissipation holes, so as not to affect the normal operation of the microwave oven.
Because the low temperature will make the burnt food splash, do not use a metal brush to clean it to avoid scratching the outside of the microwave oven.
Step 2: Soften the oil stains
Prepare a bowl of water, add some vinegar, and the ratio of water and vinegar should be about 4:1. Gently stir well and place in the microwave for 3 minutes on high heat. It is conducive to softening the oil stains on the inner wall and can also remove odors.
Why vinegar? First, the vinegar is easy to clean, and it will fall off when you wipe it. Second, vinegar can also play a role in disinfection. The third is the acidity of vinegar to soften food residues.
The amount of vinegar can be put up to half, that is, the ratio of 1:1 with water. But in order to clean, without wasting vinegar, as long as the ratio of 1:4 can play a cleaning role.
Step 3: Wipe the inside
Wait for another 2 minutes in the microwave until the stubborn dirt becomes soft and easy to remove. Then take out the bowl, stove plate, and collar, first wipe the inner wall with a damp cloth, do not rinse, so as not to let water flow into the circuit in the furnace, and then dry the water with a dry cloth.
Remember not to use steel balls here. The inner wall of the microwave oven and the turntable are coated, and wiping with steel balls will reduce the service life of the microwave oven.
When scrubbing the bottom of the microwave, the turntable should be removed, and if the glass turntable and collar are hot, they should be cooled before disposal. After cleaning the turntable and collar, remember to reset them as they were.
Step 4: Clean the door seam
If food residues or oil stains remain on the door hinge and door seam, use a soft brush dipped in some neutral detergent to wipe it. Scrub with a strong cleanser or scrape with a knife.
Finally, just put everything back in place.
Second, Microwave Cleaning Tips
Method 1: “Vinegar” Method
1. In a microwave-safe bowl or cup, add half the water and a tablespoon of white vinegar.
2. Put it in the microwave.
3. Power on for 5 minutes. If you heat it with high heat, it will take a shorter time. Be careful when you use this method for the first time, and turn off the power when the steam is large. This water vapor will soften the dirt on the walls of the microwave, making them less sticky.
4. Take the water away. Use a rag or paper towel to wipe down the microwave.
5. You will see that the towel rolls and remnants of the cloud are like the autumn wind sweeping the leaves. Finally, take out the glass turntable or tray inside and wash it like you usually wash dishes. Of course, it’s not a bad idea to put it in the dishwasher.
Method 2: Lemon Method
1. Cut a lemon in half. Place the cut side down on a plate and add a tablespoon of water to the plate.
2. Put the lemons in the microwave and heat for about 1 minute, or until the lemons are heated and the microwave is steamy.
3. After taking out the plate, wipe it with a rag or paper towel.
Method three: detergent method
1. Add warm water to the bowl.
2. Add the amount of detergent you need.
3. Put the bowl in the microwave and heat it until the water evaporates.
4. After taking out the bowl, wipe the microwave with a vegetable cloth or sponge.
5. After the stain is softened by water vapor, it is easy to wipe it. Baking soda instead of dish soap can achieve the same effect.
Intimate Tips:
1. After wiping, turn on the microwave for a few minutes to let the water vapor out.
2. In order to keep the microwave oven clean, cover it loosely when heating things.
3. Remember the principle of always brushing and cleaning. If you find any stains at any time, you can clean it at any time.
4. Don’t store messy things in the microwave oven at ordinary times, and don’t use it as a cabinet.
5. Clean the microwave oven once a month.
6. To clean the microwave oven, do not use corrosive cleaners.
7. If you forget the time, let the water heat for too long, and the water vapor in the microwave oven is too large, at this time, do not approach the microwave oven, at least two meters away, because the hot water may splash come out. The best way to do this is to disconnect the power supply and wait a while before turning on the microwave.
