A rare hostess in our time does without the help of a microwave oven in the preparation or heating of dishes. Like any kitchen appliance, it gets dirty. You can’t wash the microwave inside the usual way, and often the accumulation of greasy plaque on the walls becomes a real problem.
You will need
- soda;
- vinegar and citric acid;
- paper towels;
- gloves
Instruction manual
1
Do not use abrasive cleaners and use a metal sponge or knife to clean the microwave oven categorically! Damage to the thin inner coating on the walls will inevitably lead to the failure of the device. If the oven does not have a self-cleaning function, special means for microwave ovens that can solve this problem will help to cope with the pollution. The instructions that accompany them describe how to use this drug to remove contaminants. Aerosols are especially convenient to use - they are easy to apply on walls. Many products include special sponges and gloves to protect your hands.
2
You can save money spent on the purchase of household chemicals by proven folk methods. They use only natural substances, after the application of which there is no danger that poorly washed chemistry will harm health, affect the taste and smell of food. Every housewife always has at hand such necessary things as soda, vinegar and citric acid. They will help not only to remove fat, but also eliminate unpleasant odors.
3
If the impurities are insignificant, just place a glass in the microwave half filled with water and turn it on for 15 minutes. Boiled water will evaporate and under the influence of steam, dirt and grease will soften to a state in which they can be easily removed. After adding a couple of spoons of ordinary baking soda to the water, the effect can be significantly improved. To remove plaque from the walls after the steaming process, it is better to use paper towels, because it will be impossible to remove the sponge or rag after this process.
4
Acidic products give a good effect on cleaning microwaves. You can add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar to the container with warm water and leave it for 5 minutes in the included stove. Vinegar can replace citric acid, which will require about a pack in a glass of water. After turning off the appliance, you do not need to immediately open the door, it will take another 15-20 minutes for the steam from the solution to act well on pollution. After that, open the microwave and thoroughly wipe all internal surfaces.
5
Practical housewives never throw away orange skins. They are placed in a bowl of water and put in the included microwave. This is also an excellent folk remedy for cleaning a microwave oven. It is recommended to clean the microwave at least 1 time per week, so that the condition of its inner surface is ideal. Do not neglect the advice of manufacturers, it is necessary to cover the dishes with a lid when cooking or heating food.
