To Wash or Not to Wash: These Items Should Be Washed More or Less Than We Realize

Cleaning the inside of your microwave is nearly as annoying as cleaning the inside of your oven. Food gets stuck all over it, and you practically need a chisel to remove it. It’s almost as if you were cooking super glue in your microwave. And because the plate spins, the food splatters all over as if you’re making Spin Art!

As annoying as it is, you should clean your microwave every week but can push it to three or four weeks. Any longer than that, and you’re hosting bacteria and germs. To make cleaning the crusty food easier, heat a small bowl of lemon juice in your microwave first, and don’t remove it immediately. After several minutes you can open the door, and the stuck-on food will wipe right off!