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How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals

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Learn How To Clean A Microwave without using harsh and abrasive chemicals. Keep your house cleaning green and environmentally friendly with these simple natural cleaning tips!

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

I’m on a mission to clean my home and show you how to clean yours in the best and most green and environmentally friendly way I can.

I’ve been thinking of late that I’m starting to get bored with harsh chemicals. I’m not against them completely and they certainly have their place in my home. I do love bleach for my toilets BUT I want to find other ways that are chemical free and more environmentally friendly to help me clean my home. I recently purchased a big bottle of bleach and it has left horrible marks on my toilet seats which I’m not happy about and I can’t remove! It was so strong and harsh and now I’m in search of a way to get rid of these horrid marks.

During my search for chemical free cleaning I decided my microwave needed a good clean. I’m learning so much and love that I found a great method on how to clean a microwave without using anything but natural items in my home!

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

It’s so simple and I think if you’re looking for a chemical free alternative then this is the best solution for how you can clean your microwave!

You don’t need many ingredients AND they are also easy items to get a hold off if you don’t already have a them in your home.

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

HOW TO CLEAN A MICROWAVE WITHOUT HARSH CHEMICALS!

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

Before I explain what you need and the method, allow me to stop the pretty pictures and show you reality… He is my microwave BEFORE this fabulous, all natural deep clean that I gave it. Excuse the feralness (yes, I made that word up) 😉 but in order for me to test out whether this works my microwave had to be filthy and I would love to tell you that it’s never this gross… but it does get like this …. But NOT after I did this fabulous deep clean!

Here she is… the before!

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

Yep… it’s gross and I’m ashamed…

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

Your ingredients are minimal. All you will need are: A few lemons, a bowl of water and a large splash of white vinegar. As an added option you can add a couple of drops of lemon essential oil to make your microwave smell even more amazing! But I find the lemons on their own do this perfectly.

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!

Here’s How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals!

Slice your lemons and add them to a bowl of water.

Add a large stash of white vinegar (I added about 4-5 tablespoons because I love to over do the vinegar thing with all my cleaning!) haha

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!
Add a couple of drops of lemon oil into the mix (optional)

Place in the microwave and turn the microwave for 5-10 minutes. I did 5 minutes.

Once the microwave beeps, turn off but do not open the microwave door. Leave the lemon mix in the microwave and let it stand for an additional 5 minutes so that the heat can stay in the microwave and it can steam the inside and soften all the food and stains.

After the 5 minutes is up, open the microwave door and remove the blow of lemons. Please make sure to be careful as the bowl will be boiling hot.

Get a clean and damp cloth and wipe out all of the softened food and stains. Give it all a good wipe over.

Done!

Learn How To Clean A Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals. This is a natural cleaning alternative and a frugal cleaning option to keeping your home sparkling!
Now your microwave is super clean, sterilised AND smells AMAZING and you don’t have to stand around and use or smell harsh chemicals and it’s even easier to clean!

I do this all the time and absolutely love it!

So now you know how to clean a microwave the easiest and most environmentally friendly way!

Happy Cleaning!!

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  1. Medina Grillo says

    March 9, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Cleaning my makeover is one of those tasks I usually put off for as long as possible however this looks too easy not to try! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says

    March 10, 2016 at 5:29 am

    I’ve tried plain vinegar before but never with lemons! Sounds wonderful and so fresh! I’ll have to try it!!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      let me know how it goes Chelsea! I love it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy @ HandbagMafia says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    This is a great method however it is NOT chemical free. Vinegar is ascetic acid, lemons contain citric acid and water is dihydrogen monoxide. Everything is made of chemicals- chemical free is basically impossible 🙂 That lemon scent is amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Amy, agree, not chemical free. Wrong use of words but it is free of Harsh chemicals which is what I love. And yes, the lemon scent is awesome! My fav part about it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lisa @ Garlicandzest.com says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    I’ve done the same thing by just using a glass measuring cup filled with water – but I love the addition of lemons to make it even fresher!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      I love the lemons also, it’s the best part Lisa! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    March 13, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I have always cleaned my microwave the hard way, and I am definitely trying this! I’m sure the smell will be incredible! BTW, your photography is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks so much Amanda. Enjoy cleaning your microwave 😉 x

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    March 14, 2016 at 4:47 am

    I need to do this with my microwave-it’s so easy! Thanks Maria!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      You’re welcome Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Taylor @ The Girl on Bloor says

    March 14, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    I always clean out my sink with lemon but never thought of using them for the microwave! That’s definitely the spot I hate cleaning!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      I’m not a fan of cleaning my microwave either and even less my oven Taylor! haha. I also have a post for the oven coming up! 😉

      Reply
  8. Jess says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Wow what a cool trick, I am definitely going to have to pin and try this! Love your photography too btw 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks so much Jess. Hope you do try it, it’s awesome 🙂

      Reply
  9. smiling notes says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Such an awesome trick! Thanks a lot for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  10. Nicole Q-Schmitz says

    March 14, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    I’m just about to go try this out now – I don’t think we’ve cleaned the microwave in 2 years (but it’s surprisingly still not bad… weird!)

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      2 years is a very long time Nicole! haha. This is my microwave after like a month 😛 But I usually have toddlers at my feet demanding things off me so I work fast and make mess at times. haha

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    I LOVE this post. We are always looking for natural cleaners to use around our house. We usually use vinegar and water to clean the microwave, but it smells horrible. I’m sure this would make the house smell amazing. Stumbling, pinning, tweeting, and sharing on Google+. Thanks for linking up with Inspire Me Monday!! Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks for sharing Nicole and it DOES make the house smell amazing! Use the lemons, you will love it 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lee MacArthur says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:50 am

    I wonder if something similar might work in the regular oven? That usually ends up looking grosser than the microwave.

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      I’ll be doing a post on my oven cleaning method also Lee! It is along these lines also. I’ve let my oven get absolutely vile for the up and coming post! haha

      Reply
  13. Stephanie R says

    March 15, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    This is such a great tip! I hate having to use harsh chemicals because they make my allergies go totally nuts!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks Stephanie. I’m the same. I’m just so upset after I used bleach on my toilets seats and it was so strong they now look like they are dirty with dried water or pee or something on there.

      Reply
  14. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

    March 16, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Boy, did I need this tip! I’ve used vinegar before but never thought to add lemons. So smart! Pinned, tweeted, and shared. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      March 18, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing around! xx

      Reply
  15. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    March 17, 2016 at 3:25 am

    Great idea! Definitely going to try it, esp. since I have some lemons that are probably nearing their end. Visiting from Inspiration2 party.

    Reply
  16. Bonnie says

    March 18, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    A dirty microwave is such a pet peeve of mine. This is a great tip. I would love for you to share this at the Friday Favorites link party going on now.
    ~Bonnie
    http://www.oursecondhandhouse.com/2016/03/friday-favorites-week-317.html

    Reply
  17. Rachel O. says

    March 22, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Love this! And I love that you’re on a mission to help others live healthier, greener lives! I started selling (direct sales) a line of safer products with no harmful chemicals in them, because it really is hard to find good solutions. Things like vinegar and tea tree almost always work, though! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty!

    Reply
  18. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:36 am

    I just pinned this. What a great idea. I’m all for environmentally safe cleaners — and my microwave needs this. I saw your link at Courtney’s French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest Friday party.

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      April 2, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      Thanks for pinning Ann 🙂 Glad you like this post.

      Reply
  19. Brenlee @ Life on Lake Street says

    April 5, 2016 at 4:33 am

    Love the tip about the lemons! Must smell so good after! Stopping by from The Creative Gallery link up!

    Reply
  20. Jeanne Grunert says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I hate cleaning the microwave. I can’t wait to try your tips! Thanks for sharing them on the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  21. Betty says

    November 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I will have to try that. I know that lemons can be used for many things.I also like lemons for sore throats. They do make a difference

    Reply
    • Pastels & Macarons says

      November 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

      I love lemon for a sore throat also Betty. Try this out. It really does work so well.

      Reply
  22. Maria Brittis says

    January 13, 2017 at 3:24 am

    I love the bowl lemon cleanser for the mircowave! So natural and smells amazing.Great cleaning tips.
    Maria

    Reply

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