Living Green - Green Cleaning TipsI don't know about you but no matter how hard I try I always get spatters in my microwave or something blows up in my microwave.  Hhmmm, Liam learned that it's really cool to put a marshmallow in the microwave to watch it expand - besides, he wanted smores!  Well, the marshmallow expanded alright - it exploded!  YUCK!

Here is a great GREEN way to get those messes out of your microwave - I tried it - IT WORKS!

Microwave Cleaner Recipe:

  • 2 cup measuring cup or large enough bowl AND
  • spray bottle
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
First, I put the water and vinegar mixture in a spray bottle.  Spray the interior of the microwave liberally, let stand for a few moments and then wipe.  To get to the spaghetti sauce stains (you know you have them!) put the rest of the water/vinegar mixture in the bowl.  "Cook" the mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes - to boiling.  When the cook time has expired let the bowl stand in the microwave for about 10-15 minutes.  Do NOT open the door.  After the time is up all "loose" food will have come loose and can be easily wiped off.  Stains will also magically disappear!

For a quick freshener in the microwave you can also heat up a bowl of water with sliced lemons in it - removes nasty odors!

Lastly, to prevent the "EXPLODING MARSHMALLOW" trick - do not let you 9 year old near the microwave!!  :)

 

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10 Comments on Quick Tip To Share - Microwave Cleaner and It's GREEN!

OCT
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I like the exploding marshmellow trick! I now have exploded spaghetti sauce in mine right now. Thanks for the reminder to clean it up!  Cute post.

7:38am • #1
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Awesome - Didn't know this one. I'll look like a genius to the Mrs. now! Crazy how many things you can use vinegar for.

7:53am • #2
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Leesa - Great tip!  I think I'll purposely explode a bean and cheese burrito in the microwave and try your suggestion

7:57am • #3
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Hi Leesa, great tip! Spaghetti sauce always splatters in the microwave, doesn't it.

8:01am • #4

It's amazing how may things can be cleaned with the use of vinegar!  Thanks for the tip.

8:34am • #5
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I had never tried this one.

What I do is place a bowl of water with a lemon in it.

Microwave it on high for 1-2 minutes.

Open the microwave and with a damp paper towel, wipe your microwave clean.

The mess comes right off as the steam from the water and lemon creates a natural cleaner that smells good too.

 

 

12:20pm • #6
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I have to try it those tips which is the best. Lemon or vinegar..

1:36pm • #7
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Lyn - DO NOT teach that trick to a child!  They will play it for days!  :)

Steve - I know, right?  Vinegar is a miracle worker!  Good luck with the Mrs.!

Nevin - did u try ur experiment?  I can honestly c u doin that!

Mike - Spaghetti Sauce has magical properties!  Doesn't matter how much u try n cover it up!!!!

Tom - c my reply 2 Steve

Craig - u contributed 2 this without humor or sarcasm?  Impressive my friend!

Jonelle - Vinegar for the "mess" and Lemon for "smells"

1:03pm • #8
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Can you believe it?!!!

Maybe I need to see a doctor!!!

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Craig - you must be feeling a little under the weather - there is no other explanation!

11:01pm • #10

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