The microwave is one of those appliances that can slip by our clean-it list. Since the door is almost always closed the dirtiness that lurks in there can go unnoticed for quite some time. Luckily the microwave can be cleaned with very minimal effort. There is no need to reach for a harsh cleaner either, steam clean your microwave instead!

Take a microwave safe bowl and fill it half full with water. Add the juice of a lemon. Set it inside and turn the microwave on for 5 minutes. The water will turn to steam and the steam will soften up all those food spills and splatters. The lemon helps to absorb the smells. Once it finishes, let it sit for two minutes with the door closed.

Carefully remove the bowl as the water will be extremely hot. Also remove the turn plate. Wipe down the walls with a damp cloth, everything should come off easily.

Wash turn plate in warm soapy water, dry and return to the microwave.

Voila, your microwave is now squeaky clean!

My microwave is very old, but due to regular cleanings and my husband’s handy man work on it, it works perfectly, and looks good for a 20 year old model!

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April is a dedicated wife and mother of five. She resides in Southern Indiana, along with her husband Joe and their daughter Melissa, and enjoys the quite life on their 3 acre homestead. Follow along as she blogs about her adventures in frugal, grain-free cooking, gardening, and household tips. April is also the owner and writer of The Secret Recipe Club, the fun Secret Santa of the food blog world.

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