6 surefire quick tips on how to clean your microwave oven

The daily contact with food makes the microwave oven one of the appliances that most accumulates remains and dirt in the kitchen, especially when you heat up those divine dishes accompanied by irresistible sauces or cheeses, which splash and stick to the internal walls of the utensil.

Therefore, cleaning the microwave oven periodically is fundamental to avoid that both food and fat get impregnated there and, in addition, contaminate other foods. Although it may seem laborious and still generate many doubts in people who are not used to the task, there are simple, fast and efficient ways to clean the appliance.

Besides the cleaning products easily found in supermarkets, it is also possible to bet on homemade tricks, which are cheaper and also much less abrasive, which help to avoid damage to the appliance. Check below some tips for cleaning the microwave oven offered by Camila Teixeira, from Organizze Consultoria:

1. how to keep the microwave oven clean for longer?

If you use the microwave oven frequently, it will get dirty. The best way to prevent this dirt is to use a physical barrier when it is used. According to Camila, the solution is to bet on plastic covers (many look like a flying saucer) suitable for microwaves, since it is much easier to clean the cover than the inside of the appliance.

2. how to eliminate bad odor?

Camila says that a good alternative is to put a glass of water and lemon and/or orange slices into the microwave and then heat it up for about two minutes.

Not only will this eliminate the bad smell, but it will also help to soften the dirt on the walls of the appliance. You can repeat the process as many times as you think necessary.

How to remove yellow stains?

The yellowish stains appear with time. They can appear both on the outside, due to sunlight or light bulbs, and on the inside, caused by splashes of food with strong colors, such as tomato sauce. Therefore, to avoid stains it is essential that you clean your microwave oven periodically.

Camila's tip is to prepare a paste of white alcohol vinegar with baking soda: "With the help of a very soft sponge, you put the paste on the stains, rub gently and let it soak for about 30 minutes, then remove it and finish cleaning with detergent," she says.

How to clean the panel?

The panel, as well as any other part of the microwave oven, should be cleaned with water, detergent, a soft sponge, and a clean cloth to dry. In addition, Camila recommends that you never use the green part of the sponge or steel wool, as they can damage the appliance.

5. what products to use for cleaning?

For day-to-day cleaning, you can use simple products that everyone usually has at home: water, detergent, white alcohol vinegar, baking soda, a dry cloth, and lemon or orange slices to remove the strong food smell.

6. how to remove difficult fats?

To keep the microwave oven looking new and clean, Camila teaches two tips:

1. Always use the plastic microwave lid;

2 - dirty, clean! To do this, use a paper towel, napkin, or any other item that is within your reach. This way you remove the physical dirt in seconds, and then you can sanitize and deodorize more calmly.

These are simple and very useful tips that can make your life much easier when it comes to keeping the kitchen and your appliances clean for longer. Remember also to leave the microwave oven open for a few minutes after cleaning to prevent it from getting damp or smelling of cleaning products.