How to remove the smell in the microwave

The microwave has long gone from being a luxury item to being a daily essential in every kitchen. It is actively used not only for warming up, but also for preparing a variety of dishes. If not used correctly or if unapproved products are placed inside, an unpleasant odor may occur. You can eliminate this yourself using improvised means.

How to remove the burning smell in the microwave

An unpleasant smell can appear inside the microwave for many reasons. If this happens, then available funds available in every home will come to the rescue. For example, it perfectly absorbs odors from ordinary coffee... Both coffee beans and instant coffee are suitable for eliminating the odor.

It is necessary to prepare an aromatic drink from coffee beans, pour it into a cup and put it inside the microwave for 3 hours. During this time, an unpleasant smell disappears and the device can be washed with detergent in heated water. After this, the surface of the device must be thoroughly wiped off.

The procedure for using instant coffee is different:

• Pour instant coffee evenly onto a large flat plate.
• Place the plate inside the microwave and close the door.
• After 2-3 days, wash the microwave and dry it well.

Another way to get rid of the burning odor from the microwave is to use lemon. The citrus must be cut into wedges and placed in a microwave-safe bowl filled with water. The container is placed inside the device and the maximum power is set. When the water in the bowl boils, the power can be reduced and the lemon can be boiled for another 5 minutes. Over this time smell the burning should completely disappear. If it did not work out completely, then you can repeat the action again.

Baking soda copes well with the unpleasant smell from burning. You need to fill the glass halfway with water and stir 2 large tablespoons of baking soda in it. Now the inner surface of the device is lubricated with this solution. When the first layer is dry, you need to apply the second and wait until it dries completely. After an hour, the microwave can be washed well with detergent and wiped thoroughly.

How to clean the microwave and remove the smell

With the advent of microwave ovens on the market, there are many products that make it easier to care for them. For cleaning microwaves, special gels, sprays and pastes are sold. It is very important that such products do not contain solid particles that can scratch the surface of the device, but at the same time are highly effective.

All products are used in the same way - they must be applied to the inner walls of the device and left to act for some time. Then the walls of the device are cleaned with a sponge and the residues of the product are removed.

In the case of serious stains, such as stubborn stains, splashes or streaks, you can remove them with a dishwashing detergent. A little of this liquid is diluted in a cup of water and put in the microwave for a few minutes. In this case, the device is set to the highest power. All dirt is softened and can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth.
At the end of any cleaning, leave the microwave door slightly ajar. This will help the odor escape and the appliance will dry well.

Eliminate unpleasant from the microwave smell you can use table vinegar. It is necessary to take already prepared vinegar, and not concentrated vinegar essence. Otherwise, when heated, highly concentrated vapors can cause burns to the respiratory system.

Mix the prepared 9% vinegar and water, take 1 part vinegar 2 parts water. Soak a soft cloth in this solution and wipe the inside of the device. Then set the microwave to the heating mode and turn it on for 2 minutes. Any unpleasant smell will disappear.