4 Things You Didn’t Know Your Microwave Could Clean | Maid4Condos

You have one in your kitchen, and so you must be curious to learn about the 4 things you didn’t know your microwave could clean. Nowadays, we tend to take microwaves for granted. However, when they first came onto the scene, microwaves were viewed as magical machines that could save someone hours of slaving in the kitchen. The microwave has remained a staple in our kitchens ever since, simply because it’s great at getting the job done. But could microwaves be good at things besides quick food prep? Luckily for you, curious people started experimenting. Turns out, microwaves are actually pretty handy when it comes to cleaning!

Here’s What Your Microwave Can Clean:

Micro Can Clean Itself

No, there’s no hidden self-cleaning setting like there is on your oven and some dishwashers. And no, your microwave won’t sprout little arms and start cleaning itself. However, there’s a quick trick that will make cleaning your microwave a whole lot easier. It’s going to seem strange, but bare with us. All you’ll need is a handful of soaking wet paper towels.  Now, grit your teeth and place the towels in your microwave, and turn it on high for 1 minute. As the microwaves heat up the wet towels, they’ll start to let off steam that will soften up any and all grime that’s built up. When the microwave beeps, wait 5 minutes for the paper towels to cool down and use them to wipe off all the gunk that’s loosened up!

Micro Can Clean Your Socks

It may sounds gross to clean your socks in the kitchen… but yes, you can clean your socks in the microwave! Laugh all you want, but admit you’re curious. If you didn’t already know, microwaves are great at killing germs. And when it comes to socks, not only will your microwave disinfect and clean, it will also deodorize them! So, if the day comes when your washing machine has broken down and your left with no one and nothing to lose, it’s time to use this micro-trick. To get started, all you need is a bowl of soapy water, and the socks in question. Once you have the essentials, dunk the socks in the soapy water, and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Then, just hang them up to dry and voila!

Micro Can Clean a Cutting Board

If you prepare meat and fish, you know that disinfecting is an important part of the clean up process. For a quick, easy and chemical-free way to disinfect a plastic cutting board, follow these three steps. First, wash the cutting board in your kitchen sink. Second, dry it and rub the affected side with a lemon. Third, place the cutting board in the microwave and let it run on high for 1 minute. This process will kill the bacteria, and make your cutting board fresh and clean quicker than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Remember: unlike the photo, this technique will only work for plastic cutting boards.

Micro Can Clean Candle Wax

Have you ever tried to clean up candle wax, only to give up in frustration? What about when you’re trying to clean out the beautiful jar the candle came in? Well, it’s time to stop your chipping and listen up! This method will melt your mind. First things first, make sure the jar in question is microwave safe. If it is, you can start by removing the largest pieces of wax from the jar in question using a knife or a spoon. Really, use whatever tool you prefer that allows you to get at the larger chunks. Once you’ve prepped your jar, put it in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. When you pull it out, the wax will be in the perfect, melted condition to be wiped out with a paper towel. Fin!

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Written by Savannah Binder, Maid4Condos