Lemons for a Sparkling Clean Microwave

Ditch the harsh chemicals! To easily clean a grimy microwave, slice a lemon in half, place it in a bowl of water, and microwave for 3-4 minutes. The steam will loosen all the stuck-on food, allowing you to wipe it clean with zero scrubbing.

Lemons for a Sparkling Clean Microwave

Forget using harsh chemical sprays inside the appliance you cook your food in! Nature provides a powerful, safe, and pleasant-smelling alternative for cleaning even the most stubborn, caked-on messes in a microwave.

The magic lies in the combination of steam and citric acid. When you heat a bowl of water with lemon, the steam works to loosen and soften all the dried food splatters. The citric acid from the lemon acts as a natural cleaning agent that helps to cut through grease and deodorize the interior, leaving it smelling fresh and clean instead of like chemicals.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Pour about a half-cup of water into a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Drop the lemon halves into the bowl as well.
  3. Place the bowl in the microwave and run it on high power for 3-4 minutes, or until the water comes to a rolling boil and the inside of the microwave is steamy.
  4. Let the bowl sit inside the closed microwave for another 5 minutes. This is the crucial step—the trapped steam does all the hard work for you.
  5. Carefully remove the hot bowl. Take a damp cloth or sponge and effortlessly wipe down the interior. All the grime will come right off!