Learn How to Clean a Microwave with Vinegar in a few easy steps. This simple microwave cleaning hack will get the job done without chemicals and works great.
The microwave can be a difficult appliance to clean until I discovered this simple and easy cleaning hack. You only need 2 ingredients, and one is water, so I know you already have half of the ingredients!
I love cleaning my home with all natural cleaners. I hate adding more chemicals to my home when I’m cleaning it.
Next, learn how How to Clean Washing Machine and make DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner.
Also, I don’t have to worry about my kids getting affected by chemicals when I use all natural cleaners and when they help me clean! This natural solution works great and will have your microwave clean with very little work.
What's in this post: How to Clean a Microwave with Vinegar
Why We Love This
No more scrubbing or hard to use chemicals! We have the perfect way to clean the inside of your microwave. You just need vinegar!
I love that it is natural and inexpensive as I never cared for those chemical laden cleaners the stores sell.
Once you see how simple this is and how well it works without much elbow grease. You will never use anything else again to clean the inside of the microwave.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup White vinegar
Variations
- Essential Oils. You can add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture. It will leave a fresh scent in the microwave interior.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, put ½ cup of vinegar in the measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl. Then add ½ cup of water to the glass bowl or measuring cup. I just filled my measuring cup to the top with the vinegar solution.
Step 2. Next, put the glass bowl or the measuring cup with vinegar mixture in your microwave uncovered. Cook in the microwave uncovered for 5 minutes on high power.
Step 3. Cooking this mixture will create steam in the microwave that cleans and breaks-up tough stains in the microwave. It also helps to remove odors in microwaves. Be careful when opening the door as steam may escape the microwave door.
Step 4. After the cook time, remove the bowl of hot water or the measuring cup. If your microwave oven has a turntable, remove that as well. Also, if it is dishwasher-safe, place in the dishwasher. If not, wash in the sink and soak. Then use a microfiber cloth, clean cloth, paper towel or sponge to clean off the steam that has built up on all sides of the microwave. The dirt, grime and splatter in the interior of the microwave will be removed with it! It is so easy to wipe down the mess and spills in the microwave after using the vinegar and water mixture. You can use a damp cloth if needed to clean the inside of residue and exterior of the microwave.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can add one half of a lemon juice and the lemon to the mixture if you are sensitive to the smell of vinegar. The lemon helps to cut down on the strong vinegar smell.
Just follow the same instructions as above except use apple cider vinegar. Easy!
If you don’t have vinegar, add a teaspoon or 2 of dishwashing liquid to the mixture. After it has steamed, wipe down the microwave as instructed.
Yes, I like to dip the cloth in the mixture to wipe down the handle. It is perfect to clean the outside of your microwave.
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Now you know how to clean a microwave with vinegar. Get started today and you will love how well vinegar works and how frugal it is. Leave a comment and share if you tried this cleaning hack.
