tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post339465275873573411..comments2024-03-18T03:03:42.559-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Monthly Clean Home Challenge: The MicrowaveIHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-75722244618389560172015-03-20T07:41:29.459-05:002015-03-20T07:41:29.459-05:00I want to assure all the readers that your method ...I want to assure all the readers that your method works great. If you don't want to use vinegar- you can replace it with lemon.Measure about a half cup of water into the bowl.Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Drop the lemon halves into the bowl.Place the bowl in the microwave. Microwave on high power for 3 minutes so the liquid comes to a boil.Do not open the microwave door. The steam trapped inside will help loosen food gunk. Let stand for 5 minutes.Open the door and carefully remove the bowl with the lemons. If your microwave has a turntable, lift it out and wipe it clean. Wipe the inside of the microwave clean starting with the ceiling and the sides. Finish with the floor, sweeping any crumbs into your hand. Don't forget the door!If you come across stubborn spots that won't easily wipe away, dip the corner of your dishtowel in the lemon-water and scrub until the spot comes away.Ellahttp://www.springcleaners.org.uk/carpet-cleaning-services/belgravia-SW1W.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-31804942719290171292014-06-20T10:46:18.072-05:002014-06-20T10:46:18.072-05:00Hi Jeanne,
The bottle is considered an oil decant...Hi Jeanne,<br /><br />The bottle is considered an oil decanter. You can find them at most department stores, however, I purchased mine from IKEA a few years ago {I don't believe they carry that specific style any longer}. The label I made and printed onto clear Avery labels.<br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-34992859331014552762014-06-19T16:50:17.047-05:002014-06-19T16:50:17.047-05:00Where did you purchase the oil bottle? And the lab...Where did you purchase the oil bottle? And the label! I forgot to ask in my other post. Thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18250838317494275243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89828266371068689382014-06-17T19:54:39.787-05:002014-06-17T19:54:39.787-05:00Thanks for the tip! I am curious about the oil bot...Thanks for the tip! I am curious about the oil bottle you use for the vinegar. Does that type of bottle seal or remain open? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18250838317494275243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-66312847724584429052014-03-11T07:34:42.930-05:002014-03-11T07:34:42.930-05:00I think lemon will leave it just as clean and smel...I think lemon will leave it just as clean and smelling even better:<br /><br />Put 1 cup of water and a 5 lemon slices (or some lemon juice) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the bowl in the microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Wait two minutes before opening the microwave door. Carefully remove the bowl of water and wipe down the inside of the microwave with a warm, damp sponge. The caked-on food and stains should come off easily.<br /><br />Bonus: The lemon will also add a fresh scent to your kitchen :)<br /><br />http://www.whimsical-truth.blogspot.comRuth - Chic Odysseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097259697508751665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-38125702221812105272014-03-11T04:46:14.888-05:002014-03-11T04:46:14.888-05:00Thanks so much Jen! xoThanks so much Jen! xoHeathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-36786984345229220852014-03-10T13:37:39.916-05:002014-03-10T13:37:39.916-05:00Hi Heather!
I found some great ones in the cleani...Hi Heather!<br /><br />I found some great ones in the cleaning aisle at Target, but also stocked up on value cloths from Amazon: http://amzn.to/NoFnLR<br /><br />xo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43000789166682031132014-03-09T18:44:05.052-05:002014-03-09T18:44:05.052-05:00Thank you for the post Jen! I will have to try thi...Thank you for the post Jen! I will have to try this. Where did you get the microfiber cloths? I need to get some! :) Thank you! Love your website. Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-23637848111402830342014-03-07T06:40:04.896-06:002014-03-07T06:40:04.896-06:00I cleaned my microwave this morning and it worked ...I cleaned my microwave this morning and it worked brilliantly - the steam made it a lot less effort. Thanks for the tip! Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286776756579675295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-44357405128811810492014-03-06T06:52:08.032-06:002014-03-06T06:52:08.032-06:00Instead of plastic wrap, we use a plastic cover wh...Instead of plastic wrap, we use a plastic cover whenever it fits (search for "microwave cover for food" in Amazon). It's easy to clean with the rest of the dishes and the microwave never gets gross.<br /><br />Anyway, I think the steaming can be useful for a seasonal disinfecting session!Estrellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-2403976841103178972014-03-05T22:21:42.196-06:002014-03-05T22:21:42.196-06:00My grandmother cleaned just about everything with ...My grandmother cleaned just about everything with a vinegar and water solution, but the microwave was different. She always cut a piece or 2 of citrus, (lemon , orange, lime, whatever she had on hand). She put that in her large Pyrex bowl and filled it with water. She microwaved it for 5-10 minutes then dumped it into the garbage disposal and let it sit in there while she wiped down the microwave. When she rinsed her rag she would go ahead and start the garbage disposal. I still do this. It smells heavenly and cleans the garbage disposal at the same time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106000574080207316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-8002595563727872302014-03-05T13:12:00.282-06:002014-03-05T13:12:00.282-06:00Really nice tips! I use vinegar also for my dishwa...Really nice tips! I use vinegar also for my dishwasher! <br />Vinegar and baking soda = power! The best (eco friendly) way to clean!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705625946892056060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-58761381772479304842014-03-05T10:59:40.939-06:002014-03-05T10:59:40.939-06:00I got rid of our microwave about 20 years ago and ...I got rid of our microwave about 20 years ago and have NEVER missed it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-73523672001574550822014-03-05T10:52:16.448-06:002014-03-05T10:52:16.448-06:00Hi Shannon! It was from IKEA ages ago, but yes, t...Hi Shannon! It was from IKEA ages ago, but yes, typically designed for oils. xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-55559702694883570052014-03-05T10:50:54.029-06:002014-03-05T10:50:54.029-06:00So great to know! Thanks for the tip!So great to know! Thanks for the tip!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-38274313448311048282014-03-05T10:50:33.371-06:002014-03-05T10:50:33.371-06:00You friends are genius! I am loving this, thank y...You friends are genius! I am loving this, thank you! IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-4516566627863888212014-03-05T10:47:53.083-06:002014-03-05T10:47:53.083-06:00nice tip!!! I will have to remember this one!nice tip!!! I will have to remember this one!Teresa @ wherelovemeetslifehttp://www.wherelovemeetslife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-41928224581650442682014-03-05T10:47:33.599-06:002014-03-05T10:47:33.599-06:00You know, when you break that list down into one t...You know, when you break that list down into one task a day it really doesn't seem so daunting. :) As usual, thanks for sharing and keeping me motivated!Teresa @ wherelovemeetslifehttp://www.wherelovemeetslife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-70023963334454387452014-03-05T10:25:44.770-06:002014-03-05T10:25:44.770-06:00I follow the same process, except I use lemon juic...I follow the same process, except I use lemon juice instead of vinegar. It works just as well, but smells much nicer. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218766072752022234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-8703019980543113322014-03-05T09:39:46.845-06:002014-03-05T09:39:46.845-06:00Thanks for the wonderful tip! I will be using it ...Thanks for the wonderful tip! I will be using it today. I am really looking forward to hearing about how you clean your oven! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-23302969652347367372014-03-05T09:27:10.706-06:002014-03-05T09:27:10.706-06:00I don't care for the smell of the heated vineg...I don't care for the smell of the heated vinegar (even though I love it in my spinach!) so a drop or two of lemon or lavender essential oil does the trick. The inside of microwave is a sadly neglected a lot in our house too.CityGirl Plannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067156857928577416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-14078472090577878922014-03-05T09:04:51.907-06:002014-03-05T09:04:51.907-06:00After you're done with the water vinegar mixtu...After you're done with the water vinegar mixture, sprinkle some baking soda in your sink and drain. Pour the vinegar solution down and that's clean now too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432386198316284410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-64905034748633654452014-03-05T08:44:17.181-06:002014-03-05T08:44:17.181-06:00Where did you find the container you use for your ...Where did you find the container you use for your vinegar? Is it an olive oil dispenser? I always hate handling the big jug of vinegar and that seems like a good solution.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038501914293400241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-41021011097734660882014-03-05T07:59:02.406-06:002014-03-05T07:59:02.406-06:00I do the exact same thing! Our microwave never re...I do the exact same thing! Our microwave never really gets dirty, and I love that I can start out the next day with a clean and germ-free dishcloth.Jamie Lynn {Cocktails and Carseats}https://www.blogger.com/profile/00350961724433712789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-59177444458025247352014-03-05T07:55:14.406-06:002014-03-05T07:55:14.406-06:00I tried this trick before but only let it go for 3...I tried this trick before but only let it go for 3 mins and then I removed it - it didn't work!!!<br /><br />Glad to know its takes closer to 10 mins - will try that next time!!<br /><br />Also curious to see what you use to wipe down cabinets - mine just aren't getting clean (I use Mrs Meyers all purpose spray)<br /><br />Oh and I see on your list is the trash can..... I need to do that too!!!!ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484096694197248104noreply@blogger.com