By Frive | 22nd March, 2023 | About Frive

When you’re in need of a speedy meal, your microwave is the go-to to heat up food without having to use a stove or oven, which saves time and energy. But we all know that microwaves get messy!

So we’ve teamed up with smol, who are experts in eco-friendly cleaning, to show you these five top tips for keeping your microwave clean.

1. Grab a bowl: Get yourself a microwave-safe bowl filled up halfway with equal parts water and white vinegar. You can even use any citrus peel for a fresh scent.

2. Pop it in the microwave: Place the bowl in the microwave and turn it on high for about 5 minutes. This will create steam that will help loosen any food particles or stains, doing the hard work for you.
3. Wipe it down: After the 5 minutes are up, carefully remove the bowl (careful, it’ll be hot!) Use a damp smol plastic-free cloth or sponge to wipe down the interior of the microwave, paying extra attention to any stubborn stains.

4. Give it a spray: Grab your smol refillable multi-purpose spray and spritz the inside of your microwave. To make things easier, remove the turntable and any other removable parts to get them completely clean.
5. The final finishes: Once you’ve cleaned inside, pop the dry parts back in and spray the outside of your microwave using a clean, damp cloth, paying attention to the buttons and the door.

DING! There you have it. A fresh, clean microwave ready for a speedy Frive meal. Hungry? Check out what’s on the menu at Frive below.