Remove grease and debris to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your microwave.

Remove grease and debris to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your microwave. Getty Images / Jason Finn Fun fact: Similar to the lint trap in your dryer, or the filter in your air ...

Clean your microwave’s mesh filter every three to six months to prevent grease buildup. Soak the mesh filter in hot soapy water with baking soda, scrub gently, rinse, and dry. Replace (don’t wash) the ...

Keeping your microwave clean is important for more than aesthetic reasons.

Proper maintenance is key to a properly-working appliance. Grease filters in microwaves should be cleaned regularly to prevent performance issues and odor problems. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned ...

The microwave is one of those kitchen appliances we use all the time, perhaps to reheat mashed potatoes, yesterday's takeout, or even cooking steak, but it often gets overlooked when it comes to ...

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A TikTok user has shared a simple chemical-free method to clean your microwave - and commenters say it works brilliantly ...