Introduction: How I Clean My Microwave

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Here is my process for cleaning a microwave oven. The video is too large to post in Instructables, so here is a link to the video on my Pinterest page.

Supplies

For equipment, you will need:

  1. A microwave-safe bowl that will hold at least 2½ cups. I use the Pyrex mixing bowls I bought on Amazon (affiliate link).
  2. A measuring cup.
  3. A measuring spoon. These are my favorite measuring spoons because they fit into spice jars (Amazon affiliate link).
  4. A hot pad or mitt to handle the hot bowl.
  5. A clean microfiber cloth. I don't remember where I got mine, but you can get them at Dollar Tree.
  6. A dirty microwave.

For ingredients, you will need:

  1. 2 cups of clean water. I filter mine through a Pūr faucet filter that takes out the lead, among other things.
  2. 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar.

Step 1: Mise En Place

Into the bowl, pour the water and the vinegar.

Step 2: Place the Bowl

Put the bowl inside the microwave, then close the door.

Step 3: Bring to a Boil

Run the microwave until the water boils. My water took 6½ minutes. YOUR TIME MAY VARY! Just run the oven long enough to get the water to boil.

Step 4: Allow to Steam

Allow the bowl to sit in the closed microwave for 15 minutes. This will steam the inside of your oven. The picture is me setting a 15-minute kitchen timer; I am NOT running the microwave more.

Step 5: Empty the Microwave

Using the hot pad, remove all the items from the microwave.

Step 6: Wipe Clean

Use the microfiber cloth to wipe the entire insides of the oven, including the door. If the rotating plate needs it, wipe that as well.

Step 7: Voilà!

You now have a clean microwave oven insides.