Ozmo Antibacterial Fridge and Microwave Cleaning Spray 250ml

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When you’re ready to open the door, do so with care as the interior will be very hot. The bowl and solution will be too, so be sure to use oven gloves or a tea towel when removing it. Set the mixture to one side, ready for the next step. However, the benefit of microwave steam cleaners are that these products can be reused up to a hundred times and require minimal prep. Next, mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 1 cup of water in a microwaveable bowl. Then cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the mix, or cut the lemon into thin slices and place them into the bowl. The acidity of the vinegar will work to loosen stains, while the lemon will remove unpleasant odours. Either way, ensure the bowl is no more than half full to avoid spillages, as water can damage your machine.

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Lemon is acidic enough to break down stubborn grease and leftover food stains, and it will work just as well if not better than cleaning products specifically formulated for microwave cleaning. Other natural products that work well are baking soda and vinegar. Trial out each one and see which you prefer. Before we explore the best methods for cleaning a microwave, let’s consider what you should not clean it with. BleachYou may choose to clean your microwave with grease-busting washing up liquid just as you would your dishes and other kitchen surfaces. The top tip for learning how to clean a microwave is to let a bowl of water mixed with either lemon, vinegar, or baking soda sit in the microwave for three minutes on high heat before you start scrubbing with a cloth. The steam created from the water solution will work wonders, and make cleaning ten times easier. We’ll cover several natural cleaning agents, plus some non-toxic commercial cleaners, all designed to make removing grease and grime from your microwave a breeze. Read on to learn more.

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If you’d prefer to clean your microwave with natural products, then a diluted white vinegar and lemon juice solution is your best option.This option is ideal if you don’t like the smell of vinegar or lemon. If the machine needs a deep clean, you can heat the soapy water in the microwave first to generate steam as above and reduce the amount of scrubbing needed. As baking soda is a mild alkali it's perfect for cutting through grease and other dirt around your home, and that includes any that might have built up in your microwave.

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If you use your machine a lot, we’d also recommend wiping it down with Greenshield’s Anti-Bacterial Microwave Wipes in between cleans to help keep bacteria at bay. Or you could use a specially formulated product like HG Microwave Cleaner. Using the spray trigger, you can apply this cleaner directly to the machine’s surfaces to break up greasy deposits and loosen solidified stains. Once the bowl is out, don a pair of rubber gloves and remove the glass turntable. Due to the vapour, it will likely be slippy, so make sure you grip it firmly to avoid a breakage. To clean it, wipe it over with a microfibre cloth dipped in the remaining solution. Rinse with clean water, dry with some paper towel and leave to one side. Start by wiping up any obvious spillages with a damp cloth and removing any loose crumbs that could pose a fire hazard.Next, take a damp, clean cloth and wipe the interior down to rinse off any leftover residue. Then, dry with some paper towel before reinserting the glass turntable. If there are stubborn marks even after steaming, scrub them gently using a circular motion. You can even dab the sponge in a small amount of bicarbonate of soda if they’re proving particularly tough to remove. To clean the microwave’s interior, take a non-scratch sponge and wipe each surface from the top down. That way, any debris from burnt-on food will collect at the bottom and can be wiped away before you begin cleaning the bottom half. And don’t forget to clean the rubber seal around the door where dirt can be easily caught. Fill a microwaveable bowl with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda, place it in the microwave and set the timer for three to five minutes on high heat. 'This will eliminate odours and steam off stubborn stains,' explains a spokesperson from Method.