How to wash the microwave from the fat inside at home?

Microwave ovens have long been included in our life, and it's not strange, given all their strengths and help in cooking and warming up food. In this article, we'll talk about how to wash the microwave from the fat inside, so that household appliances serve as intended for as long as possible.

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How to clean a microwave with a lemon?

This method is somewhat more efficient and faster than the rest, which we will consider. Another advantage is the pleasant lemon smell after cleaning the oven.

You will need:

• A container that is suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• 400-500 ml of water.
• 1 tablespoon of citric acid or 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Important! Do not throw away the leftovers from the lemon, from which the juice is squeezed out. They will also be useful.

Cleaning steps:

1. In water, dissolve citric acid or squeeze into it the necessary amount of lemon juice. Remains of lemon can also be put in water.
2. Place the solution tank in the oven chamber and turn the unit on for maximum power for 3-15 minutes.

Important! The operating time of the microwave depends on the degree of contamination of the internal space.

1. Wait for 5 minutes after the unit has run out.
2. Wipe the oven, in particularly difficult places, wetting the sponge in the same solution.

Important! If your microwave oven has an enamel coating, regular use of citric acid when washing it can damage enamel. Therefore, alternate this cleaning method with the others suggested below.

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How to wash the microwave inside the soda?

If you do not have a lemon or citric acid at home, then surely there will be baking soda in the kitchen cabinet. It is also a good tool to clean the microwave from fat inside at home.

You will need:

1. Capacity suitable for microwave ovens.
2. 400-500 ml of water.
3. 1 tablespoon of soda.

Cleaning steps:

1. Dissolve soda in water.
2. Place the container with the solution in the chamber and turn on the oven in maximum power mode for 10-15 minutes.
3. Leave the camera for another 5 minutes after it is turned off.
4. Wipe the inside of the oven clean.
5. Complex areas should be treated with a moistened sponge in the same soda solution.

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Water bath for microwave cleaning from grease and sludge at home

This method is the easiest, because it does not require the preparation of any solution and the availability of additional components.

Important! A water bath will help wash the inside of the microwave, if it does not have old and strong contaminants.

You will need:

• Capacity for microwave oven.
• 400-500 ml of clean water.

Stages of operation:

1. Fill the container with water and place it in the furnace chamber.
2. Turn on the microwave for 10-15 minutes, use its maximum power.
3. After the device turns off, do not open the camera door for about 5 minutes, so that the condensation on the walls will work better and dissolve the dirt.
4. Wipe the softened dirt with a cloth or sponge.

Important! If the fat layer in the microwave oven chamber is serious and can not be cleaned in this way, it should be heated for 2-3 hours at medium temperature.

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How to clean the microwave at home with vinegar in 5 minutes?

This method is effective enough to remove severe deposits and grease. The disadvantage is the unpleasant odor of the product used. But, fortunately, it quickly vanishes and only cleanliness remains. Therefore, if you urgently need to wash the microwave from the fat inside within 5 minutes - this method is definitely suitable.

You will need:

• Dish of a material that allows you to use it in a microwave oven.
• 400-500 ml of water.
• 2 tablespoons 9% vinegar or 1 teaspoon 70% of the essence.

Stages of work:

1. Pour water into a plate and add vinegar into it.
2. Place the solution in the chamber and turn on the microwave for 5 minutes.

Important! Time can be increased to 10-15 minutes in case of serious pollution.

1. Allow the vapors to dissolve for a while to dissolve the dirt. To do this, do not open the oven door immediately after finishing it.
2. Wipe the entire interior with a sponge.

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How to clean the microwave with vinegar and soda?

Old aged grease stains from food will help remove a special compound from the ingredients that will be found in every kitchen.

You will need:

• Soda.
• Vinegar.
• Water.
• Capacity for microwave ovens.

Stages of work:

• Prepare a solution by mixing water, vinegar and soda.
• Place the solution tank in the microwave and bring it to a boil.
• After switching off the appliance, do not open the door for another 20 minutes.
• Remove all dirt with a cloth and wipe the inside surfaces dry.

Important! The use of all these cleaning products in the complex gives a very effective result - you can wash the microwave inside at home, even if the deposit and the layer of fat on the surfaces inside the chamber are solid.

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How to clean the microwave from the fat inside with a dishwashing liquid and a sponge?

After reading the name of this method, you probably thought about mechanically washing the camera with a sponge with a remedy. By and large you are mistaken. This method is suitable for washing weak microwave contamination.

You will need:

• Sponge( not metal only).
• Water.
• Liquid for washing dishes.

Stages of operation:

1. Drain the sponge in water and squeeze out the detergent.
2. Foam the sponge.
3. Place the sponge in the camera and turn on the microwave for 30 seconds using the minimum power.

Important! Take care that the sponge does not start to melt.

1. Open the door after the unit has finished operating.
2. Wash contamination with the same sponge. Softened pairs of greasy stains easily wiped off.

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How to wash the microwave at home with soap?

Household soap is a versatile product that helps not only to wash, but also to clean various surfaces. The chamber of the microwave oven is not an exception.

You will need:

• Foam sponge.
• Laundry soap.

Stages of work:

1. Apply the laundry soap on a wet sponge and foam it well.
2. Foam the entire inner surface of the chamber and leave for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly with water using a clean sponge.
4. Dry the walls dry.

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How to wash the microwave with household chemicals?

In our time it would be strange if the manufacturers of household chemicals did not release a special cleaner for microwave ovens. When buying such a product, always read the instructions for its use.

General rules for the use of any household chemical:

• As a rule, such means are applied uniformly on all internal walls of the chamber and left for a while for action. In cases of particularly complex contaminants, the agent should be on the surfaces overnight.
• After this, the walls of the furnace are washed and wiped dry.
• To completely disintegrate the smell of household chemicals, the oven door must be left open after cleaning.

Important! Work with household chemicals is necessary only in rubber gloves. Thus, you protect the skin of the hands from harmful to it components.

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Useful tips for care of the microwave oven:

• Clean the inside of the camera in the following order:
  1. Remove the ring and the glass plate.
  2. Wipe the top wall and grate.
  3. Wipe the sidewall.
  4. Wipe the bottom of the camera.
  5. The last door is wiped.
• To avoid the formation of complex contaminants in the kiln chamber and less frequently to wash the microwave while cooking or heating food, use a special plastic cap. It will protect the walls of the appliance from splashing food.

Important! If you have not bought a special hood yet, use a glass lid or food film instead.

• In case of unpleasant situations, when food in the microwave oven "explodes" and leaves on the walls a splash of fat or pieces of food, they must be removed immediately. This will greatly facilitate your work.
• When cleaning the oven, be careful not to get water on the internal parts of the appliance.
• Do not clean the inner walls of the chamber with a stiff brush or metal sponge, use abrasive agents to remove dirt.
• It is advisable not to touch during cleaning of the microwave oven to the grille and magnetron.
• Unplug the appliance when cleaning it from the outside.
• Even if dirt penetrated inside the device, do not try to disassemble the microwave oven yourself.
• To ensure that there is no unpleasant smell in the microwave oven, it is possible to leave a few tablets of regular activated charcoal, a plate with soda, ground coffee or half a lemon for the night.

It must be remembered that with improper care, every household appliance can cause unpleasant situations. A dirty microwave oven is a huge danger to life. A thick layer of fat can cause a short circuit. Watch for the purity of your kitchen helpers, and they will be happy for you one more year with good work.