Tips to Freshen a Microwave Oven

Cleaning Tip of the Day

To freshen a microwave oven is easy with 5 natural items found in most households.

Coffee is a natural deodorizer. Mix 2 tablespoons ground coffee into half a cup of water. Heat, but do not boil the coffee in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool, and repeat 3 or 4 times until the water is almost evaporated.

Place a bowl or plate of 50 percent each baking soda and coffee grounds in the microwave. Leave it sit overnight. Odors will be absorbed by morning.

Put one-fourth cup of ground cloves on a dish in the microwave. Let sit overnight or for any length of time that the microwave oven isn’t being used.

Just as charcoal absorbs odors from refrigerators and closets, it can be used in a microwave. Place the charcoal in a small bowl in the microwave overnight to absorb foul odors.

Vanilla extract is a favorite scent of many people. Place a tablespoon of liquid vanilla extract into 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling. Turn the microwave off and leave the hot vanilla mixture in the oven. After about half an hour, or when the vanilla water cools, remove and wipe the inside of the microwave oven with a cloth.

For more information…….read:

What Can Vanilla Be Used For
Vanilla Extract to Remove Odor
How to Freshen the Refrigerator
Vanilla Hints and Tips
Vanilla Tips and Tricks
Using Vanilla as an Air Freshener