Every housewife has a microwave oven, with which you can not only heat up food, but also quickly prepare various dishes, baked goods, and defrost meat products. If you do not take care of your household appliance in a timely manner, it becomes dirty from grease and pieces of food.
Methods for cleaning a microwave oven
Stains from grease drops remain on the inner casing, which negatively affects the preparation or heating of food, and sometimes a foreign smell appears. When cleaning a microwave oven, choose gentle products to avoid causing scratches, which could cause the device to malfunction.
It is not recommended to use cleaning agents and iron sponges to remove them from the internal casing, since the tightness of the walls will be compromised and will lead to failure of the device. Therefore, they use preparations intended for microwave ovens.
There are special products for removing stubborn stains from microwave ovens, which can be bought at any store. They are used in this way, pour water into a bowl and add a special product, set it for a certain time. Then wipe the inside and outside of the device with a cloth. Do not use chemicals that are not intended for cleaning the microwave; the pungent odor may be absorbed into the dishes heated in it.
Using "Mr. Muscle" you can also clean a household appliance; to do this, spray it on the inner surface of the walls and turn it on for 1 minute to steam, then wipe it with a damp cloth, cleaning the surface. Then wipe dry.
If the inside of the walls of the case is washed with household chemicals, then only mild products are used, with a minimum composition of chemical components, and so that there is permission for use on food utensils. Their method of application is as follows: using a soft sponge, apply the product to the walls of the inner housing and leave for half an hour. After a certain time, carefully wipe with a damp cloth, moisten it in water several times to thoroughly rinse off the chemical. Do not use coarse abrasive substances containing chlorine or strong acids to clean the device.
When choosing this method, be sure to open the window, put on protective gloves and try not to breathe in this product. Otherwise, you can cause harm: poisoning, allergies, skin irritation.
The rotating disk should be washed carefully so as not to damage it, and do not use hard sponges, granules or powder cleaners.
To clean it use:
- liquid detergents;
- gel pastes;
- soft sponges and hoes.
When cleaning the disc, all actions are performed with light movements, without using pressure or friction. Do not disassemble the device yourself into spare parts, washing them; it is better to take it to a specialist so that he can show you which parts can be removed or washed. Food crumbs on top of the appliance on the grill can be vacuumed up by setting it to low power. There are special small household appliances in the form of a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and debris from hard-to-reach places. Use it to achieve the best effect.
Special products for cleaning microwave ovens are not cheap, but the results are worth it if you follow the instructions and all precautions.
To prevent grease from drying out on the walls of the device, after each use, wipe the walls with a damp cloth. When heating food, use special lids that prevent splashing. Then the microwave oven will be easy to clean, simply by wiping it with viscose napkins.
How to properly wash a microwave
Once the inside of the oven has been cleaned, you should wash the rotating disc, tray and the outside of the appliance. In order to clean the microwave oven plate, use liquid dishwashing liquid and wash it with a sponge or cloth. The outer casing is washed with glass cleaner and wiped with a dry cloth.
To clean the microwave from grease, you should take precautions: unplug it. The device must be washed carefully; water or detergent should not get into the ventilation hole or power supply.
It is not recommended to use a large amount of liquid; wash the microwave with a slightly damp cloth or foam rubber so that it does not get on the electrical elements. After cleaning the microwave, wipe it with a dry cloth. It is not recommended to turn on the device immediately.
Using traditional methods
Folk remedies are recognized as the safest and most effective methods. With their help, you can quickly remove stubborn fat without causing harm to either the device or the person. The most common are vinegar, citrus fruits, citric acid and soda. In addition, their price is reasonable and every housewife can find them.
You can clean the microwave with vinegar, it will only take 5 minutes. Pour water into a deep plate and add a little vinegar, set the timer for 5-10 minutes, depending on the contamination. As soon as the water boils, its steam will soften the fat and remove the smell from the food. Then you will need to wipe off the dirt with a damp cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth. This method is safe and can be used regularly to eliminate various odors.
Lemon is used to remove grease; this method will help you quickly clean the device. Pour water into a glass and add the juice of freshly squeezed lemon and its peel. Place in the microwave for 10 minutes, after turning off the timer, leave for another 10 minutes. Also wipe with a damp and dry cloth. In this way, you can wash the device without effort.
Clean the microwave oven with baking soda. For this method, pour water into a plate and add a teaspoon of soda and turn it on for 15 minutes. During this time, the fat will soften and come off well. Baking soda can be used to disinfect a microwave oven from germs.
Old stains from grease and food are removed in an enhanced way. To do this, pour water into a bowl, add a teaspoon of vinegar and soda. The resulting mixture is placed in the microwave and turned on for 15 minutes. As soon as the timer goes off, the door of the device is not opened, but left for another 20 minutes. During this time, fat and food pieces will soften, and subsequently it will be easy to clean the inner housing. This product is very effective and has a strong smell, so the window in the room is opened. Work on cleaning the oven is carried out with gloves so as not to cause burns on your hands.
Preventive measures
To avoid cleaning the microwave oven constantly, you must follow some rules:
- When heating food or preparing a dish, cover the dishes with special plastic lids. They will not only prevent grease from splashing, but also the smell of food.
- Wipe down the inside of the microwave after each use.
- Follow the precautions and instructions for use. Do not heat food in iron plates or pans. Eggs are not boiled.
It is necessary to follow the above rules for caring for a microwave oven, keep the inside of the chamber clean, then you will not have to wash it with chemicals. After all, fresh stains are easier to remove than stubborn stains. With proper care, the device will last for many years.
After each use, I wipe the walls with a sponge, but there are still dried spots...