Having a nice microwave in your kitchen can always enhance the warmth of your home because you can serve many delicious dishes with it. Unfortunately, as it is used, food splatters and spills will accumulate at some parts of it. So, to keep your lovely microwave in good condition so that it can always serve food in the best conditions, you have to know how to clean a microwave. The following are 4 easy steps to clean a microwave that you can implement.

Prepare your cleaning solution

The first step in cleaning a microwave is to prepare your cleaning solution. There are several options you have here, including a mixture of vinegar or lemon with water. However, the best option is always a commercial cleaning solution specifically made for the job such as a microwave cleaner product. You don’t have to worry about not being able to get your hands on such a product because you should be able to find it in an online or offline store that sells cleaning products. 

Steam the interior

The second step in cleaning a microwave after you have prepared the cleaning solution is to steam the interior. To perform this step, it’s recommended to follow the instructions written on the packaging of the microwave cleaner product that you have bought. However, this usually requires you to pour a certain amount of the microwave cleaner product on a bowl and put it into the microwave. Then, you only need to heat it on high for around 3-5 minutes to boil the solution in the bowl to produce steam. The steam will then make a reaction inside the microwave which can soften the food residue and grease stuck to the walls and ceiling of the microwave’s interior.

Wipe down the surfaces

The third step in cleaning a microwave is to wipe down the surfaces. This can be done after you remove the bowl with the microwave cleaner solution in it. Be careful when removing it because it can still be hot. Once it’s removed, you can start wiping down the walls and ceiling of the microwave using a damp microfiber cloth. If you find any stubborn stains, you can dip the cloth in the remaining microwave cleaner solution and scrub the stains gently with it.

Finish with a final touch-up

Your microwave’s interior is clean now, and the last step is to finish with a final touch-up on the microwave exterior. For this step, you only need to wipe the microwave’s exterior with a damp cloth until it’s totally clean.