{"id":1587,"date":"2018-05-25T11:12:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T10:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2018-06-01T11:15:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:15:22","slug":"how-to-correctly-clean-a-microwave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/how-to-correctly-clean-a-microwave\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Correctly Clean a Microwave"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being one of the most frequently-used appliances in kitchens all over the world, it likely won\u2019t come as a surprise to learn that microwaves can get extremely mucky, very quickly.<\/p>\n

\u2026Especially if you don\u2019t know what not to put in your microwave<\/a>!<\/p>\n

These small machines are no stranger to old food and bacteria. If you\u2019re using them on a daily basis, it\u2019s important they\u2019re cleaned properly \u2013 and frequently.<\/p>\n

You can use these four tips to clean your microwave, and help to prevent bad smells and unhealthy bacteria-build up, too:\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Let the microwave cool, first<\/h2>\n

Before attempting any cleaning of your microwave, you\u2019ll need to let the machine cool, first \u2013 by not touching it for at least one hour after it was last used.<\/p>\n

That way, you\u2019re not at-risk of burning your skin.<\/p>\n

2. \u2026But avoid leaving it too long<\/h2>\n

Did you know that old splashes of food can bake onto the internal surfaces of your microwave? (This is especially common if you\u2019re not cleaning your microwave regularly.)<\/p>\n

When this happens, burnt-on food may turn into carbon if it\u2019s left too long. This can cause sparks inside the appliance and cause damage to your microwave, meaning you might need to fork-out for a microwave repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Avoid using bleach in your appliance<\/h2>\n

We are often asked \u201ccan you use bleach in a microwave?\u201d, and the answer might surprise you.<\/p>\n

Although bleach is a common kitchen cleaning staple, it isn\u2019t strong enough to kill bacteria as effectively as other methods.<\/p>\n

Plus, bleach can damage the plastic of your machine by making it brittle.<\/p>\n

Instead, use an antibacterial wipe (or damp cloth), along with a microwave-safe cleaning product, to keep your appliance clean and hygienic.<\/p>\n

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4. Use a solution to clean your microwave<\/h2>\n

If you want to deep clean your appliance, try microwaving a bowl of water with one tablespoon of white vinegar. Allow the solution to warm-up inside the machine for 4-5 minutes to fully hydrate any burnt-on patches of food.<\/p>\n

Then, cut a lemon cut in half and add it to a bowl of water. Place this lemon in the microwave and turn on for four minutes to allow the vapour to penetrate inside the machine.<\/p>\n

That way, any unwanted odours are removed (and you can enjoy your food!).<\/p>\n

When using these solutions, be sure to keep an eye on this to avoid any burning.<\/p>\n

Now you\u2019ve completed a deep clean of your microwave, it\u2019s perfectly good to use!<\/p>\n

Remember that these microwave cleaning tips will need to be repeated frequently \u2013 ideally once a week. That way, you\u2019re keeping on-top of bacteria growth, and not causing old food to ruin your most-used kitchen appliance.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still struggling with noises or unusual smells after cleaning your microwave, it could signal a fault. Our microwave repair experts will be able to fix this for you in no time or advise whether you need to replace the entire unit or not.<\/p>\n

Feel free to get in touch<\/a> if you need any help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Being one of the most frequently-used appliances in kitchens all over the world, it likely won\u2019t come as a surprise to learn that microwaves can get extremely mucky, very quickly. \u2026Especially if you don\u2019t know what not to put in your microwave! These small machines are no stranger to old food and bacteria. If you\u2019re using them on a daily basis, it\u2019s important they\u2019re cleaned properly \u2013 and frequently. You can use these four tips to clean your microwave, and help to prevent bad smells and unhealthy bacteria-build up, too: 1. Let the microwave cool, first Before attempting any cleaning of your microwave, you\u2019ll need to let the machine cool, first \u2013 by not touching it for at least one hour after it was last…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[26],"tags":[140,127,141],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1587"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1595,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1587\/revisions\/1595"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}