how to clean microwave oven - Cleaning Talk - Professional Cleaning and Restoration Forum

gleam · 08-10-2010, 04:27 AM

Hello!
I hope I post in right topic!

I have one problem...I don't cnow how to clean microwave oven!!!I clean it every day but it is always dirty...maybe i do something wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you clean it? what do you use?

JoanLee · 08-10-2010, 09:17 AM

Wipe out excess crumbs from the microwave's interior, fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1-2 cups water.(For a fresh smell, add some lemon juice to the water before heating) then heat the water to boiling, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove bowl; remove tray from microwave, set aside. Wipe the interior of the microwave with a damp cloth. Wash tray in with dish soap, dry and return to microwave. Hope that I helped

jaycar · 08-10-2010, 09:11 PM

I just wipe it clean after I used it and then only if food has sprayed all over it. Easier that way as the food is still 'soft' and easy to wipe clean just with a sponge and hot water.

gleam · 08-11-2010, 04:34 AM

Thanx!

b-fly · 08-11-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jaycar

I just wipe it clean after I used it and then only if food has sprayed all over it. Easier that way as the food is still 'soft' and easy to wipe clean just with a sponge and hot water.

you are right but I myself can't do it every time I use it. what when I've invited guests. I can't clean when they are at home. the idea with the steam is interesting. I simply use detergent

jaycar · 08-11-2010, 08:03 PM

I guess the easiest way to keep it clean then would be to cover whatever you are reheating in some sort of plastic wrap. That will stop the food from spraying everywhere.

b-fly · 08-12-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jaycar

I guess the easiest way to keep it clean then would be to cover whatever you are reheating in some sort of plastic wrap. That will stop the food from spraying everywhere.

I think there are plastic covers for this purpose. May be I should buy one.

gleam · 08-12-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jaycar

I guess the easiest way to keep it clean then would be to cover whatever you are reheating in some sort of plastic wrap. That will stop the food from spraying everywhere.

I'll definately buy that!

jaycar · 08-12-2010, 08:05 PM

I wish I ad invented that stuff and then I wouldn't have to work so hard as I'd be filthy rich by now

b-fly · 08-13-2010, 03:32 AM

It's never late to invent a protector for the oven for example

Robert Hinderliter · 08-13-2010, 08:56 AM

I like to use a paper towel, it soaks up the grease

mathewl · 08-18-2010, 05:27 AM

To clean heavily discolored brass items – great for outside door furniture.

Cut a lemon in half – pour a good quantity of table salt on the exposed lemon surface. Use the lemon as a ‘cleaning pad’ on the brass item. Add more salt if you need to as you go along. Wash off with warm soap and water.

Doesn’t seem to do any harm to surrounding paintwork or wood and doesn’t leave white stains like commercial brass polish products.

b-fly · 08-18-2010, 09:42 AM

Add lemon, salt, vinegar... then lettuce, slices cucumber, tomatoes and here you go. You'll have a good salad. Seriously - am I the only one who doesn't use salt and lemon when cleaning?

Sarah Bell · 08-19-2010, 05:20 AM

Any advices how to clean oven (not microwave). My boyfriend decided to cook few times and forgot to clean the oven after cooking

. Can you suggest good oven cleaner. I don't want scrubbing stains all day.

JoanLee · 08-19-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah Bell

Any advices how to clean oven (not microwave). My boyfriend decided to cook few times and forgot to clean the oven after cooking

. Can you suggest good oven cleaner. I don't want scrubbing stains all day.

the good old vinegar and baking soda are working great in these cases

Polly Wolly · 08-19-2010, 10:36 AM

Yes,but sometimes even the good old baking soda doesn't help cleaning the oven. I've tried everything but it just doesn't work

b-fly · 08-20-2010, 08:14 AM

Buy new oven

greencleaning · 08-24-2010, 02:56 AM

Here some advice.

Use some Eco friendly cleaning coz Green products reduce exposure to potentially toxic chemicals compared to their chemical based cousins.

Polly Wolly · 08-24-2010, 03:19 AM

Thanks for the advice, but I like the idea for a new oven more.

I think that's what I'm going to do.

greencleaning · 12-02-2010, 10:12 PM

Wipe out excess crumbs from the microwave's interior.

Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1-2 cups water.

Heat the water to boiling, about 2-3 minutes.

Carefully remove bowl; remove tray from microwave, set aside.

With a damp cloth, wipe the interior of the microwave.

Wash tray in the sink with dish soap. Dry and return to microwave.

For the exterior, spray with kitchen cleaner, wipe off with paper towels.