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This article was co-authored by Susan Stocker. Susan Stocker runs and owns Susan’s Green Cleaning, the #1 Green Cleaning Company in Seattle. She is well known in the region for outstanding customer service protocols — winning the 2017 Better Business Torch Award for Ethics & Integrity —and her energetic support of green cleaning practices. This article has been viewed 19,694 times.
Are you looking for an easy, effective, and environmentally friendly way to clean your microwave? All you need is a little lemon and vinegar!
Steps
1 Get a microwaveable mug or bowl fill it with tap water (about halfway full).
2 Add lemon juice or vinegar. You'll want a bout 5 or 6 tablespoons if you use lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of vinegar.
Fresh Lemon can also be used; you would use 1 big slice, cut in half and squeezed into the water.
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3 Cook on high power for 5 minutes. The lemony steam works away at cooked on food and grease.[1]X Expert Source Susan StockerHouse Cleaning ProfessionalExpert Interview
4 Keep the microwave door closed. Allow the bowl or mug to sit in the microwave once the cooking process has finished for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; this allows the steam to cool.[2]X Expert Source Susan StockerHouse Cleaning ProfessionalExpert Interview
5 Remove the cup or bowl of liquid. Be careful; it will be hot! Do not empty the bowl or cup yet.
6 Get some paper towels or soft cloths; dish towels or dish cloths work the best. Wipe out the microwave. If you find you still are having a hard time cleaning off some of the food inside, you can repeat the microwaving with the same cup or bowl previously used, or dip your cloth or towel into the cup or bowl and use some of the hot Lemony or Vinegar water to wipe the food off. It should help to loosen any areas that are being stubborn.
Use the hot lemon or vinegar water to clean the turntable in your microwave, the edges on the inside, the outside, your oven top and your sink...lemony fresh, no chemicals, very inexpensive, and very environmentally friendly!
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Using fresh lemon is best. It smells so fresh and makes everything smell so clean. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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The lemon and vinegar water will be hot when you are done with the 'cooking' process. Please be careful! Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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↑ Susan Stocker. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview
↑ Susan Stocker. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview
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1 Get a microwaveable mug or bowl fill it with tap water (about halfway full). 
2 Add lemon juice or vinegar. You'll want a bout 5 or 6 tablespoons if you use lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of vinegar. 
3 Cook on high power for 5 minutes. The lemony steam works away at cooked on food and grease.[1] 
4 Keep the microwave door closed. Allow the bowl or mug to sit in the microwave once the cooking process has finished for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; this allows the steam to cool.[2] 
5 Remove the cup or bowl of liquid. Be careful; it will be hot! Do not empty the bowl or cup yet. 
6 Get some paper towels or soft cloths; dish towels or dish cloths work the best. Wipe out the microwave. If you find you still are having a hard time cleaning off some of the food inside, you can repeat the microwaving with the same cup or bowl previously used, or dip your cloth or towel into the cup or bowl and use some of the hot Lemony or Vinegar water to wipe the food off. It should help to loosen any areas that are being stubborn.