If you have been regularly using your kitchen appliances to cook meals, you may want to learn how to clean a microwave glass door. The best microwaves out there, after all, all become dirty with frequent use, and their glass doors are no exception. Keep reading to learn more about the process to clean a microwave oven’s glass door.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- There are several methods available when it comes to cleaning a microwave glass door.
- Use dish soap, pouring a teaspoon into a large container along with six cups of water and some white vinegar.
- You can also use heavy-duty cleaning agents, such as Windex, though you should wear appropriate safety gear during use.
Cleaning a Microwave Glass Door
Glass can easily become greasy, stained, or otherwise dirty as you go about using your kitchen, so it is a good practice to keep any glass components in a microwave as clean as possible. The bigger the microwave, the bigger the glass door, so keep that in mind if you are wondering what size microwave you have and if that will necessitate a lengthier cleaning process.
There are two primary methods available when it comes to cleaning a microwave glass door.
Insider Tip
If you use Windex or another strong cleaner, do not use it to clean the interior of the microwave, as the chemicals will likely not be a good match for microwave cooking.
Use Dish Soap
While dish soap may not be the preferred method for cleaning the interior of the microwave, it is a great choice for the glass door or for when you are wondering how to clean the microwave after a fire.
STEP 1
Fill a basin, stoppered sink, or another large container with six cups of hot water, a teaspoon of dish soap, and ½ cup of white vinegar.
STEP 2
Dip a soft dry cloth into this mixture, wringing out the excess liquid.
STEP 3
Use this damp cloth to gently wipe down the glass door, both the interior and the exterior.
STEP 4
Leave the glass door to dry on its own or use another dishtowel, clean towel, paper towel, or microfiber cloth.
Use Windex or Other Strong Cleaners
You can use some heavy-duty cleaners to wipe down a microwave glass door, as it will not impact the efficacy of the microwave itself.
STEP 1
Be sure to wear protective gloves while handling extra-strength cleaning agents. You may also want to wear safety goggles of some kind.
STEP 2
You should also make sure your kitchen has plenty of ventilation for the fumes, opening windows if necessary.
STEP 3
Spray the cleaning solution onto a dry cloth, wiping down the interior and exterior of the glass door.
STEP 4
Repeat as necessary, allowing the door to dry on its own after you are finished cleaning.
F.A.Q.S
How to clean the inside of your microwave?
Try mixing together a cup of water and a vinegar solution to clean a dirty microwave. Cleaning a microwave with vinegar is typically highly effective.
How to remove stuck-on food from the microwave’s interior?
Mix warm water with baking soda to create a paste. Apply this paste to the food debris, wait a few minutes, then wipe down with a microfiber cloth or a soft cloth of any kind.
How to clean a microwave’s exterior?
Try warm water and vinegar, or a cup of water and baking soda. You can also use lemon, dish soap, or a soft cloth.
STAT: In 1945, the heating effect of a high-power microwave beam was accidentally discovered by Percy Spencer, an American self-taught engineer from Howland, Maine. (source)
