The fact of heating different meals day after day in the microwave can cause the appearance of certain odors that are concentrated despite the fact that we clean it. If you have this problem, there are simple solutions, consisting of home remedies that you can prepare easily and quickly.
Vinegar and lemon
White vinegar and lemon
1. Clean the microwave as you usually do to remove stains and remove food debris.
2. Take a plate or container and fill it with half water and half concentrated vinegar or white vinegar, which is normally used for cleaning.
3. Chop a lemon and put it inside the same container. You can also choose to squeeze it and put only the juice, in which case the amount will have to be half a cup.
4. Put the container with the mixture to be heated in the microwave for 3 or 4 minutes. Check that the liquid is hot and steam.
5. If so, close the microwave door and leave the container within about 20 minutes. The steam that is released inside the appliance will facilitate the elimination of odors thanks to vinegar, while lemon will provide a pleasant fresh smell.
6. When the 20 minutes have passed, remove the container from the microwave and wipe with a cloth, cloth or sponge to remove moisture.
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
1. Mix in a bowl 5 teaspoons of baking soda and a liter of warm water.
2. Insert a sponge or rag into the mixture and use it to rub well on all parts of the microwave making circular movements. If there is any remains that have solidified, put half a teaspoon of baking soda directly on the cloth or sponge and rub it hard.
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In addition to cleaning, you can use some ingredients to get a more pleasant smell.
Improve microwave odor1
Ground coffee. Mix half a cup of water with four tablespoons of ground coffee, put it in the microwave and heat it for 4 minutes.
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Vanilla extract. Mix in a bowl 2 cups of water with 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract, put it in the microwave and heat it for 2 minutes or more to get it to release steam. Leave it inside for about half an hour so that the steam spreads throughout the appliance. When you take it out, pass a cloth to remove moisture.
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Cloves. Place 30 grams of cloves in a container and leave it inside the microwave, closing the door. There is no need to heat, just keep the container indoors overnight. The aroma will invade the entire microwave.
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Red fruits. Select a few red fruits that you like and place them in a small container. Close the container by wrapping it with film paper and heat for several minutes. As they heat up, the red fruits will begin to release a pleasant aroma.
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