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myLot reputation of 93/100. prestocaro (977)3 years ago

Mine gets cleaned every few months. For some reason it is as though I don't see the grime for a very long time. Then to clean it I nuke some lemon water for a few minutes, remove the container (carefully) and scrub the inside. The water helps soften all the food particles. What do you use/how often do you do it?

 
 
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timou87 (1523) response was accepted on 5/5/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. cyclonewriter (973)   3 years ago

We try to clean the microwave whenever it needs it. Sometimes that can be almost daily and other times it could go a couple of weeks. We usually heat a little vinegar water and it loosens it really well. It is kind of a pain in the butt job, but has to be done.


myLot reputation of 93/100. prestocaro (977)  3 years ago

I've tried vinegar as well. It is more powerful than lemon juice, but I find that it stinks up the kitchen. The BF comes home and asks if I'm making sauerkraut, lol!

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. coconutpatty (337)   3 years ago

I guess it all depends. I don't have a regular cleaning schedule for it. I will spot clean it when I notice something on it. Other than that I would have to say every few months. I try to be cautious and keep things covered if possible, to reduce the amount of food left behind. I love using the magic eraser to clean the inside of mine!

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. brimia (6187)   3 years ago

I probably end up cleaning it every couple weeks...really whenever I notice it needs a little scrubbing.

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4. rachnzube (5)   3 years ago

hmm wa a question lol erm welll lets c when i was home rarely everyday but now at me partners i dont have t but i clean other stuff in stead lol hate grease exspecially on thee pans then ya get it all over ya hands now dats a pain horrible hate it so i leave that for them hehe

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. aweins (3612)   3 years ago

every time i use i clean it. i use it everyday basically to make things hot generally drinking items but for cooking its twice or thrice in a week max.

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. jennybianca (6303)   3 years ago

I hardly ever clean my microwave. I know I should. It would get a quick wipe over about once each week.


myLot reputation of 93/100. prestocaro (977)  3 years ago

Yes, as you said, I know I should..... but somehow I don't:)

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7. myLot reputation of 85/100. razcal2267 (9492)   3 years ago

I clean my microwave every other week by filling a microwavable container with water and slices of lemon. I microwave on high for 3 minutes then wipe over with a damp cloth. Not only does this help to get off the stuck on spatter but it deodorizes and leaves it smelling nice.

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8. myLot reputation of 79/100. shekaina24 (149)   3 years ago

Preferably cleaning microwave everyday. Just that we also use it everyday. This is to ensure healthy care on our food preparation.

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9. myLot reputation of 90/100. timou87 (1523)   3 years ago

I dont use my microwave ove very often, so I guess I dont see the need to clean it often, maybe I do so once every six months or so. What I do is to get a bowl of water, squeeze the juice of a lemon in, and mix in two tablespoons of baking soda, then microwave the mixture for about 5 minutes, then I just use a damp cloth to clean the interior of the oven, and it comes out clean and smelling really fresh!

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10. myLot reputation of 89/100. margieanneart (16820)   3 years ago

I wipe it down every few days. I use spray cleaner or windex. Unless, I should dirty it, I will clean it right then and there. I don't like dirty appliances.

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