How to clean the microwave from fat

How to clean a microwave without effort and special cleaning products? Splashes of fat frozen on the inner walls of the chamber are a common thing if you do not close the plate with a lid. In this article, we will tell you how to get rid of plaque in 15 minutes and what to use so as not to damage the microwave oven from the inside.

Why does a microwave oven need cleaning?

The specifics of the operation of microwaves is such that even closed dishes and special lids do not save the walls of the chamber from a yellowish coating formed by drops of fat. The second trouble is smells: microwave ovens absorb the aromas of all cooked dishes. Cooking in a dirty oven is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous. The camera has to be washed manually.

I do not want to spend a lot of time to wash the microwave from the inside. Cleaning the camera is the subject of eternal disputes between office workers. No one wants to waste time fighting fatty deposits that have eaten into the walls. But weekly washing is a prerequisite for normal operation. To clean your microwave oven quickly and efficiently, use our tips.

How to clean a microwave oven – the easiest way

You can wash the walls of the chamber with plain water, you do not need to buy a cleaning agent. Sequencing:

• Take a thermal container – for example, a glass plate of large diameter.
• Pour water into a bowl.
• After putting it in the camera, turn on the maximum power mode. Set the timer to 10 minutes.
• Steam from boiling water will clean the walls of fatty plaque, melt it.
• After switching off, wipe the chamber walls with a rag.

The method is good for neat owners who regularly clean the microwave oven, and at the same time rarely cook in it. From a thick layer of old fat in this way, the inner surfaces cannot be washed. Old deposits will dissolve if you heat the water for at least three hours at medium power.

Folk cleaning methods

A distinctive feature of professional cleaning compounds is the high price. How to wash fat if the purchase of special products is not included in your plans? There are several simple and affordable ways that are easy to use at home. Things familiar in the kitchen will help in this: lemon or citric acid, soda, vinegar.

Lemon

The most effective option: you can clean the fat and whiten the microwave with lemon in 5 minutes. Bonus: nice lemony scent. You will need:

• Dishes for the microwave.
• 0,5 L of water.
• 4 tbsp lemon juice. You can replace 1 tbsp. citric acid.

Steps:

1. Mix water with lemon: squeeze juice into it or dissolve acid.
2. Place a plate with lemon solution in the oven, selecting the maximum power mode for 5-15 minutes. The time depends on the degree of contamination.
3. Wait 5 minutes after switching off.
4. Wipe the walls with a sponge dipped in lemon solution.

For enamel coating, regular use of citric acid is undesirable – it can be damaged. Tip: Use other cleaning methods along with lemon.

Soda

It happens that lemon or citric acid is not at hand, but soda is in every kitchen – use it. To clean the microwave oven with soda, take a special dish, ½ liter of water and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of soda. Procedure:

• Dissolve soda in water.
• Put a plate with soda solution in the oven. Turn on for a maximum of 10-15 minutes.
• After turning off, wait five minutes.
• Open the door and wipe the surfaces. Wipe hard-to-reach places with a sponge dipped in the solution.

Vinegar

Vinegar is able to remove strong soot and a thick layer of fatty contaminants. Cleaning with vinegar has a drawback – a bad smell, but it will quickly disappear. You will need suitable dishes, ½ liter of water, vinegar 9% – 2 tbsp. spoons. You can take 70% vinegar essence – 1 teaspoon.

Schedule:

• Mix vinegar and water in a bowl.
• Put in the oven for five minutes. If the contamination is significant, increase the time to 15 minutes.
• Do not immediately open the door – let the fumes still work, dissolve the dirt.
• Finishing touch: carefully work with a sponge, wipe the walls dry.

Soda plus vinegar. A combination cleaner is made up of baking soda, vinegar and water. The difference from the previous methods is that after the process is completed, the door is not opened for half an hour. Helps even with strong soot and chronic fat.

Dishwashing liquid

The option is suitable for small pollution. A non-metallic sponge soaked in water and detergent is foamed and placed in the oven for half a minute. Power is minimal. The door is opened immediately after the end of work. They take out a sponge and wipe the contaminated surfaces – softened fat is removed much easier.

Laundry soap. You will have to work with a foam rubber sponge – soap is applied to it, thoroughly foamed. Surfaces covered with a fatty layer are treated with foam, waiting for half an hour. Then they are washed with water – they take another sponge, clean. Then wipe dry.

Chemicals

How to use chemicals. Manufacturers produce special cleaners for microwave ovens. When purchasing them, do not forget to read the instructions. Follow the rules for the use of chemicals in everyday life:

• apply in an even layer;
• leave the applied composition for the time indicated on the box: for several hours, for the whole night;
• then rinse and wipe surfaces;
• be sure to wear rubber gloves.

Popular brands

Drugs that have proven themselves:

• TOP HOUSE is a super efficient cleaner. Especially for household appliances.
• “Mr. Cleaner” – cleans ovens and microwaves.
• Wpro, Electrolux, Sun Clean and other professional “caring cosmetics” for grills, ovens and other household appliances.

You can also use conventional oven cleaners and even “Fairy“. It is applied, foamed, left for half an hour and washed off.

How to remove the smell

To remove the smell in the microwave oven, choose any of the following methods:

• At night, leave a plate of salt inside the stove – pour it in a thick layer. If you put activated charcoal instead of salt, the effect will increase.
• Dip the lemon slices into a bowl of water, set for 10 minutes. Wipe surfaces after turning off.

By regularly washing your microwave, you will extend its life, protect yourself from unpleasant situations and prevent unpleasant odors.