This Is The Easiest, Most Natural Way To Clean Your Microwave

Since becoming a homeowner, I’ve made it a personal goal to avoid using harsh and unnatural cleaning chemicals. I’m constantly searching for more holistic options, and if I discover one I can make with items around the house, even better! 

One of my favorite non-toxic methods is using a lemon to clean the microwave. If you’ve been putting off this household chore, this is the quick, effective, and natural solution you’ve been looking for.

How It Works

• Place 1 to 2 sliced lemons in a bowl of water and microwave them on high for three minutes.
• Let the bowl stand for five additional minutes in the microwave so the steam can loosen any food remnants.
• Use a damp rag to wipe down the entire microwave. It will be easy to clean, and it will remove odors.

To prevent stubborn buildup in your microwave, clean it once a month. The more consistent you are about maintaining this ritual, the easier it will be to wipe down the microwave after a fresh lemon steam. You’ll find yourself looking forward to the aroma of lemons wafting through the kitchen.

Why It Works

The combination of hot steam and the acid in the lemon juice dissolves and breaks down food residue, odors, and lingering germs. As the acid dissolves in the warm atmosphere, the lemon juice will sanitize the microwave’s surface and leave a fresh scent.

Reasons To Love This Method

We all love a tip that’s realistic and achievable. While I may not always have essential oils or specific herbs on hand for making homemade cleaning products, I always have bowl of lemons in the house. Since this is all you need to clean your microwave, you’re already halfway there if you have a few lemons sitting around!

Using lemons to clean your microwave is a great way to use leftover lemons. Lemons also bring a microwave back to a neutral scent, so you won’t have to worry about lingering flavors when dinner time comes around.

Not only is this safe and effective, but it also saves you time and money. Many products available on shelves are packed with chemicals, and they’re expensive, and unfortunately, many of them don’t even do the job. 

Luckily, there’s no time-consuming soaking, aggressive scrubbing, or breaking the bank. My microwave is sparkling clean in just a few minutes, and my kitchen smells divine. Grab those lemons, because this kitchen method is a no-brainer!