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Grace Dean

Cleaning a microwave — here’s how often to do it and the 5 best hacks to use

A modern looking microwave on a counter top in a modern kitchen.

While having one of the best microwaves will do wonders for your cooking needs, in order to keep it functioning to the best of its ability, you’ll want to keep it clean. Keeping on top of the dirt and grease on a regular basis is the key to a longer lasting and nicer smelling microwave. There could well be 9 microwave mistakes you’re making that will have your microwave suffering from spillages and kitchen explosions. On top of that, you might not know some of the key cleaning tips to keep it clean.

In this best hacks and microwave cleaning guide, we’ll run through the tips and tricks to ensure your microwave is sparkling clean. Plus, if you’re really struggling to remove stubborn stains or bad odors, we’ve got some pointers for that too. 

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