Have you been neglecting your microwave and are now strugglingto remove the build up of all your past splatterings? Cut out thatelbow grease by grabbing a lemon and discover the easy way to doit!
Microwave Cleaning Steps- Mix lemon with water.
- Cut the lemon in half.
- Squeeze the juice into a microwaveable dish or container and mix with roughly 300ml (1 1/4 cups) of water.
- Microwave the mixture. Place the container in the microwave, Put the power on max for 5-10 minutes (allowing the steam to condense on the walls and roof of the oven).
- Wipe out the microwave. Once the time is up, carefully remove the bowl. Grab a soft dishcloth and wipe that microwave out with unparalleled ease.
- Stand back and admire the results of your easy effort. Your kitchen will also smell fresh and clean.
- This works because the steam from the water removes the food particles. The lemon imparts a delicious, fresh aroma.
- Use any leftover lemon juice to wipe down the fridge if you're feeling enthusiastic!
- It helps to remove the interior tray before wiping down the rest of the microwave. That way, you can clean under it and, if it needs to be wiped down (very likely), you can wipe it outside of the microwave. Make sure it is dry before returning it.
- Clean the outside of the microwave at the same time, so that it is gleaming all over. Use your regular kitchen spray for this job.
- This method also works with plain white vinegar/water. The vinegar smell goes away when dry.
- If you have a microwave with automatic venting, it may take a long time to get noticeable condensation or the vapor may not condense at all. Some microwaves are designed to vent the air inside to prevent vapor buildup. If this trick hasn't worked after 10 minutes of microwaving water, it probably isn't going to work at all. Best to go back to conventional sprayed cleaners at this point!
- Do not boil all the liquid out of any container, ever! It is dangerous and may damage the container or burn you by overheating.
- Beware when removing the container - the contents will be boiling hot. Opening the microwave door and waiting a little will make it safer to remove, but will make the rest of cleaning harder.
- Under some conditions, the water in the container may become superheated, or raised above its normal boiling point. Removing or disturbing superheated water can cause it to boil rapidly, often causing very hot water to spill over the container. You may reduce the risk of burns by using an oven mitt to remove the container of water, and by avoiding the use of containers with very smooth sides or putting an object such as a chopstick in the water to create "nucleation" sites to allow it to boil.
- Do not use a sealed container in the microwave. It may explode under pressure.
- Be careful when handling the lemon. With a pH of 2.3 - comparable to that of vinegar - exposure to the human eye may have adverse short-term effects on your health.
- Speak to your physician before handling lemons if you have a previous record of lemon allergies.
Courtesy of WikiHOW at:Â http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Microwave-With-a-Lemon
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Comments: 8
ll try that.