Microwave oven cooks many foods in less time than gas burner and also main advantage is that flavor and texture of the food stuffs do not change when reheated in a microwave oven. It also Preserves the natural colour of vegetables and fruits ....such advantageous microwave oven must be cleaned periodically .How to clean it using natural means?
It's very simple to perform this cleaning task. Just squeeze some lemon juice into water, drop the rinds into the water, and microwave. As the liquid boils, it condenses on the sides of the microwave, loosening gunk and dissolving food splatters. The lemon juice is a natural cleaning agent, and so all you have to do is use a clean towel to wipe everything clean.Just follow the steps below to clean the oven .
Cut the lemons (take 2 medium sized lemons) in halves. Squeeze the juice into a microwaveable dish or container and mix with roughly 400ml of water.Pour half cup of water into the bowl.Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Drop the lemon halves into the bowl.
Now Place the bowl in the microwave. Microwave on high power for 4 minutes so the liquid comes to a boil.After that do not open the microwave door for next 5 minutes.This makes the steam trapped inside will help loosen food gunk.
Now Open the door and carefully remove the bowl with the lemons. Start wiping the inner side of the microwave clean starting with the ceiling and the sides. Finish with the floor, sweeping any crumbs into your hand. Don't forget the door!
In case if you find any stubborn spots that won't easily wipe away, just dip the corner of your dishtowel in the lemon-water which was kept aside and scrub until the spot comes away.
Now Your microwave oven looks shining also smells fresh and great.
