Clean the Interior:
Add water, vinegar, and citrus to a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. The citrus fruit will help to deodorize as well as loosen grime and food bits.
Place the bowl or measuring cup in the microwave. Add a wooden spoon or a toothpick to the bowl. This is a precautionary step to prevent the mixture from superheating and exploding.
Run your microwave for five minutes, allowing the mixture to reach a boil and release steam. Once the time is up, allow the bowl to sit in the microwave with the door closed for another five minutes.
Using oven mitts, carefully remove the bowl or measuring cup from the microwave.
Remove the turntable from the microwave and hand wash it using dish soap, warm water, and a sponge.
Using a damp sponge, wipe down the interior walls of the microwave (don’t forget the ceiling!) and the inside of the door. If the microwave still feels greasy, dip the sponge back into the vinegar mixture and give it another wipe.
Give the microwave a final wipe down using a dry paper towel and lock the turntable back into place.
Clean the Exterior:
Dip a sponge in a sudsy mix of dish soap and water or spray an all-purpose cleaner directly onto a sponge. Be sure not to spray any cleaning solution directly onto the microwave, as it may get into the inner workings of the microwave.
Use the damp sponge to wipe down the exterior of the microwave, including the control panel, door handle, and door.
Rinse with a clean sponge or dish towel, and buff dry using a clean dish towel or paper towel.
