Make Lemonade and clean your microwave

You can easily clean your microwave and make lemonade, at the same time.
In this Instructable, Microwave oven will be called a Microwave. I know Microwaves are different than Microwave ovens,just like drill motors are different than drills, but most people refer to them as drills just like most people refer to Microwave ovens as Microwaves. (This should keep my Grandfather happy)

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Step 1: Materials

You will need:
1. One Fresh Lemon
2. One Microwave-safe Bowl
3. One cup of water
4. One Knife
5. One Cutting Board
6. Juice Squeezer Thingy (See Photo)
7. Sponge
8. Glass
9. Spoon
10. Sugar
11. Ice
12. Strainer
13. Microwave

kkorten says: May 16, 2013. 7:13 PM

This was like magic. I shook my phone, and this appeared. The twin passions of my life are fresh lemonade and clean microwaves. Thank you, sir! And thank YOU, magical instructables shakey matchmaking!

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to kkortenMay 21, 2013. 1:34 PM

Thanks for the comment. I am glade you liked it.

karalalala says: Sep 16, 2012. 4:59 PM

Hi! I'm house sitting and yesterday I used this method on a microwave that the house owners have never cleaned. Ever. It was like a Jackson Pollock if his medium with chef Boyardee and cheese.

It worked like magic! I put it in for 5 minutes and kept the door closed for ten. Gave it a wipe, and the brown microwave was actually white! Amazing.

Also, your instructable was particularly great, thanks!

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to karalalalaMay 21, 2013. 1:33 PM

Thanks. Sorry fo the late reply.

SIRJAMES09 says: Feb 16, 2012. 10:25 PM

I am the maid, butler, gopher etc etc etc, when it comes to cleaning around here...
Having said that, I can never thank you enough for sharing this Instructable. That is a great tip that I never thought of.

TY Sir!!

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to SIRJAMES09Feb 18, 2012. 3:21 AM

Well I hope this instructable helps you find time, between all your jobs, to enjoy a glass of lemonade.

Thanks for the comment,

SIRJAMES09 in reply to CHARLESCRANFORDFeb 18, 2012. 6:16 PM

you are most welcome Sir. :)

tdc2202 says: Feb 15, 2012. 10:15 AM

Charles, I LOVE your sense of humor! Thanks for the nice tip, too.

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to tdc2202Feb 18, 2012. 3:19 AM

Thanks for the comment.

mkanoap says: Oct 10, 2011. 1:55 PM

Hilarious. I think all my future instructables will have to include "contemplate" steps.

I particularly like the bit about 3 minutes, 14 seconds.

I voted for it and will be sad when you win my laser cutter.

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to mkanoapOct 10, 2011. 4:19 PM

I am glad you liked it. I was hoping someone on Instructables would get my geometry humor. Thanks for the vote. It will be sad, when I win your laser cutter, but I'll cut and burn something on it for you, once I get it.

Thanks for the comment, I look forward to seeing your next Instructable with contemplative steps.

Charles

paganwonder says: Oct 10, 2011. 1:10 PM

Hilarious and very useful- awesome integration of unrelated activities- true genius!

CHARLESCRANFORD (author) in reply to paganwonderOct 10, 2011. 4:14 PM

May be unrelated, but one of those accidents that lead to discovery. I like to microwave my lemon juice so the sugar dissolves completely. Just so happens the steam created, cleans perfectly, smells good, and is environmentally friendly. If I have to wait for my lemonade to cool, I might as well make use of the time and clean the microwave. Not even close to the story of how the microwave oven was accidentally invented.

Thanks for the comment,

Charles