Ozmo Antibacterial Fridge and Microwave Cleaning Spray 250ml

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However, the benefit of microwave steam cleaners are that these products can be reused up to a hundred times and require minimal prep. If you use your machine a lot, we’d also recommend wiping it down with Greenshield’s Anti-Bacterial Microwave Wipes in between cleans to help keep bacteria at bay. As baking soda is a mild alkali it's perfect for cutting through grease and other dirt around your home, and that includes any that might have built up in your microwave. Fill a microwaveable bowl with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda, place it in the microwave and set the timer for three to five minutes on high heat. 'This will eliminate odours and steam off stubborn stains,' explains a spokesperson from Method. However, the secret ingredient here is steam. Follow the steps below to get your microwave looking sparkling clean in no time:

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Just be sure to avoid the vents and any electrical components. Instead, spray the mixture onto a clean cloth and gently wipe the areas down. Again, you’ll need to rinse the microwave with a damp cloth afterwards. Place the vinegar and lemon mixture into the microwave and heat uncovered for around 4 minutes until the water starts to boil and the machine fills with steam. Simply mix it with some warm water to create soap suds, then use a sponge to clean both the interior and exterior before rinsing with a damp cloth and wiping dry. When you’re ready to open the door, do so with care as the interior will be very hot. The bowl and solution will be too, so be sure to use oven gloves or a tea towel when removing it. Set the mixture to one side, ready for the next step.

Next, take a damp, clean cloth and wipe the interior down to rinse off any leftover residue. Then, dry with some paper towel before reinserting the glass turntable. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil if you want to leave a nice scent - the only downside to cleaning with vinegar is the strong smell it leaves behind Start by wiping up any obvious spillages with a damp cloth and removing any loose crumbs that could pose a fire hazard.

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You may choose to clean your microwave with grease-busting washing up liquid just as you would your dishes and other kitchen surfaces.Or you could use a specially formulated product like HG Microwave Cleaner. Using the spray trigger, you can apply this cleaner directly to the machine’s surfaces to break up greasy deposits and loosen solidified stains. When time is up, DO NOT open the door straight away. Instead, leave the trapped steam in the machine for 10 minutes to give it time to soften any built-up grime. While you should only need to deep clean your microwave once or twice a month, spillages should be mopped up immediately. This will prevent them being baked into the surface which makes cleaning much harder and increases the fire risk.

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Similarly, while standard surface cleansers are fine for the microwave’s external surfaces, you only want to use food-safe cleaners intended for use in a microwave on the interior. This is because any residue left behind after rinsing could potentially seep into your food. Scourers The top tip for learning how to clean a microwave is to let a bowl of water mixed with either lemon, vinegar, or baking soda sit in the microwave for three minutes on high heat before you start scrubbing with a cloth. The steam created from the water solution will work wonders, and make cleaning ten times easier. Microwave spillages are a common occurrence. In fact, foods like soups and baked beans are notorious for splattering if not fully covered during the heating process. The most obvious no-no is bleach. While this household cleaner is very effective at killing bacteria and mould, it should never be used in a microwave as it may weaken the interior plastic over time, compromising your machine. Surface cleaners Before we explore the best methods for cleaning a microwave, let’s consider what you should not clean it with. BleachIf your machine could do with a deep clean, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll reveal how to clean a microwave in a matter of minutes, with very little elbow grease required. Next, mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 1 cup of water in a microwaveable bowl. Then cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the mix, or cut the lemon into thin slices and place them into the bowl. The acidity of the vinegar will work to loosen stains, while the lemon will remove unpleasant odours. Either way, ensure the bowl is no more than half full to avoid spillages, as water can damage your machine. If there are stubborn marks even after steaming, scrub them gently using a circular motion. You can even dab the sponge in a small amount of bicarbonate of soda if they’re proving particularly tough to remove.