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How to Clean and Deodorize Your Microwave

With all of the food we heat in our microwave, it's no surprise that it can begin to smell a little funky. Here's a smart and simple way to clean and deodorize the inside of your microwave.

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Step 1 of 6
Place 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a microwave-safe bowl.

Place 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 2 of 6
Add about a cup of water.

Add about a cup of water.

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Put the bowl in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

Put the bowl in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

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The baking soda will absorb the odors, while the steam will loosen the caked-on food and oil on the walls of the microwave.

The baking soda will absorb the odors, while the steam will loosen the caked-on food and oil on the walls of the microwave.

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Remove the bowl, and wipe the microwave down with a rag or paper towel.

Remove the bowl, and wipe the microwave down with a rag or paper towel.

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Angie Espinoza

Umm... This didn't work for me :/

Angie Espinoza 3 months ago

Lolli Lolli

I use baking soda for other things, never tried for MV. Will try hhis week

Lolli Lolli 6 months ago

Build.com

Nice J! I tried it a while ago, too, and it really does work. And it's super simple to quick to do.

(author) 6 months ago

J Winters

I tried this this weekend. It worked great! Thx for sharing!

J Winters 6 months ago

Serene Snapguider

Oh yes! I m going to try this! I have strong faith✨ in the power of baking soda!!!

Serene Snapguider 6 months ago

Sadaf Bha

Good idea, I ll try that :0)

Sadaf Bha 6 months ago

Umer Sharif

I ll try...!

Umer Sharif 6 months ago

shera Qu

Good idea🍀

shera Qu 6 months ago

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