It's not on my list but since I made my list at 1am and accidentally had one item listed twice or maybe 2 listed twice I keep thinking about what to do in place of the mistaken add-on. So today I cleaned the microwave. I'm not a regular wiper-outer of the microwave. It can get pretty gross and baked on. But I have a trick! A measuring cup with some citrus fruit and water (a slice of lemon is best but today I used the peel from the cutie orange I gave to Hyrum for a snack) . Microwave for 3 mins. The steam from the boiling water loosens the gunk and the citrus helps get rid of the nasty smell microwaves tend to accumulate. After that it's just a little scrubbing and a thorough wipe with a paper towel. I hate to use chemicals where my food is cooked since I can't exactly rinse in there.
I am really enjoying watching/reading about everyone's progress and challenges. It is so motivating for me!
Brilliant! I am doing that now. We've been making microwave popcorn lately and that smell never goes away.
ReplyDeleteNow, do you have an idea for a non-chemical oven cleaner? That stuff is CRAY-ZAY chemical overload, but I don't know of anything that cleans like it.
I need help on the oven-cleaning front! Even with cleaner--how do I tackle this job?
ReplyDeleteI have used this method...it's amaze-balls!
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And I love the microwave trick! I have done vanilla extract and water...does the same thing. Go Kathryn!
I saw this approach to microwave cleaning the first time when the YW were over at our old house helping to clean the place during our move. I didn't get the chance to ask about it, but I figured the steam must help somehow. Thanks for sharing!!!
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