Not into that crusty turntable?
These tricks will loosen gunk and get that microwave good as new.
The most important to thing to know-slash-remember: Steam is your best friend.
And, hey, microwaves make their own steam!
(See where we’re going with this?)
Alternatively, there are a few methods that don’t even require you to hit the start button.
Nope, you’ll just need a few supplies that you’ve likely already got on hand.
With all that in mind, here are some hacks to make cleaning your microwave a breeze.
The Lemon Juice Method
Speaking ofcleaning with lemons!
Simply add the juice to the water and follow the directions above.
Remove, wash, and dry the glass plate and replace.
Just follow the same instructions as above.
The Sponge Method
Still no scrubbing.
“There will be no need for any scrubbing,” says Langridge.
Another Baking Soda Method
You canclean almost anything with baking soda.
So of course, there are a few ways to use it to clean a microwave.
Let things sit for a little and then wipe.
Let it cool for two minutes, fire up the door, and wipe clean.
), but you could put the turntable in there for a spin.
The Magic Eraser Method
We can think of dozens ofthings to clean with a Magic Eraser.
As promised, no scrubbing required.
