Cleaning the microwave: the best tips and tricks

Microwaves get dirty quickly, so frequent cleaning is a must. To avoid endless scrubbing, we have a few tricks for you to get your microwave clean in no time.

Cleaning the microwave: The detergent trick saves work

You can clean the microwave in a very relaxed manner with your common detergent and sponge. Incrustations and grease cannot be easily wiped off with a cloth.

• Put water and a little washing-up liquid in a saucepan and boil the mixture.
• Then put the pot in the microwave. Close the microwave door, but do not turn on the device .
• Allow the steam of the detergent mixture to spread in the microwave for five minutes or more.
• Then remove the pot from the device and can now wipe off the soaked dirt with a damp cloth.
• Use an environmentally friendly washing-up liquid for the love of the environment.

Clean thanks to vinegar water

You can also bring your microwave back to shine with other household products.

• Put some water and vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Then place the mixture in the device and switch it on at the highest level.
• Let the microwave run for five minutes. Here too, the vinegar water vapor will show its effect.
• The steam softens the stubborn dirt that you can now simply wipe away with a kitchen towel.
• Place a few lemon slices in the vinegar-water mixture to avoid the smell of vinegar. If you select this option, you should let the microwave run for ten minutes.