How do I get the inside of my microwave clean

trinidadone

LJM wrote: »

i use it all the time but for your microwave well mine i pop a bowl of hot water with lemon slices in it in mocrowave pop it on high for a minute and it loosens the grimmy bits making it easier to just wipe off

i have done the hot water in the bowel and lemon, but these are stains and not loose food waste

sb44

trinidadone wrote: »

hello all, I want to give the microwave oven a deep clean. I read as a handy tip, paste of bicarbonate of soda is good to use to remove those food stains from the white interiors.

I have used Milton, the baby sterilising stuff to get stains off my worksurface.

Not sure if that would work on your microwave but could be worth a try.

Just checked on the Tesco site and the Milton is £1.97 for 500ml but it is only 70p for Tesco own brand for 1.25ltrs.

trinidadone

I just did a search on mysupermarket:

Asda 56p 200g

Tesco 83p 200g

Sainsburys 83p 200g

I did not know it was related to baking LOL

sb44

trinidadone wrote: »

I just did a search on mysupermarket:

Asda 56p 200g

Tesco 83p 200g

Sainsburys 83p 200g

I did not know it was related to baking LOL

Yep, I use it when I bake muffins, it helps them rise.

http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/specials%20and%20holidays/baking%20powder%20and%20soda%20origin%20uses%20recipes.htm

SUESMITH_2

sb44 wrote: »

I have used Milton, the baby sterilising stuff to get stains off my worksurface.

Not sure if that would work on your microwave but could be worth a try.

Just checked on the Tesco site and the Milton is £1.97 for 500ml but it is only 70p for Tesco own brand for 1.25ltrs.

not sure id i would use sodium hypochlorite (milton) to clean metal as i can be a bit corrosive

zippychick

As you know where to buy bicarb, ive merged this with our cleaning a microwave thread so you can see how others do it

Zip

wilroda

I have not long had a new microwave, a combination one that roasts too.

Cleaning the blighter seems to be a nightmare! With my old one I used to simmer some water with lemon juice in it for a while and simply wipe it clean but with this one the dirt wont shift!

The inside is stainless steel with the element exposed in the top for roasting....

any tips anyone?

jobbingmusician

DH (ex appliance engineer) recommends Barkeeper's Friend (available Waitrose) - and never let it get too dirty.

freedom2011

I have searched & searched but can't find a thread about cleaning a microwave. I have embarrassingly let mine get into quite a state over Christmas ( along with ahem, a few other areas of the house:o). I am sure I have read of an old style way to clean it, can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks

hilstep2000

Get a small bowl, with water and lemon juice. Cook on high till boiling. Let it steam for five minutes. Remove the bowl and wipe clean. Repeat if necessary.