Does your microwave have dirty spots that won’t come off? Have you delayed cleaning your microwave but finally realized it is time? In this article, we are going to show you how to clean a Frigidaire microwave in different ways.
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How To Clean a Frigidaire Microwave
There are different ways to clean a microwave. We are going to show you each of them so that you can decide which one to try.
The Lemon Water Method
To clean a Frigidaire microwave, do the following…
Step 1: Turn off the microwave
Step 2: Get a bowl and pour a cup of water into it.
Step 3: Cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water.
Step 4: Place the bowl in the microwave and turn it back on.
Step 5: Set the microwave to the highest setting for 5 minutes.
Step 6: After 5 minutes, turn the microwave off and leave the bowl of water for 10 more minutes.
Step 7: After 10 minutes, take out the bowl of water.
Step 8: Dip a sponge into the water and lemon mixture and use the sponge to scrub the interior of the microwave.
Step 9: Once you are done scrubbing, use a towel to wipe the microwave.
The Baking Soda Method
This method is used if your microwave has very tough stains which have refused to clean off. To clean your Frigidaire microwave using this method, follow these steps…
Step 1: Form a paste using baking soda and water.
Step 2: Open the microwave door and apply the paste all over the stains.
Step 3: Leave the paste on for 10 minutes.
Step 4: After 10 minutes get a damp sponge and scrub the stains off. Make sure you use a soft sponge for this.
Step 5: Wipe of the paste with a towel.
Step 6: If the stains aren’t completely gone, repeat the process again.
The Dish Soap Method
This method is quite similar to the lemon water method. Not only does it clean your microwave, it also leaves it smelling nice. To clean your microwave using this method, follow the steps below…
Step 1: Get a bowl and pour some water in.
Step 2: Pour some dishwashing soap in the water
Step 3: Place the bowl in the microwave and boil on the highest setting for five minutes.
Step 4: Once the water is done boiling, turn the microwave off and leave the water in for 5 more minutes.
Step 5: Take out the bowl from the microwave.
Step 6: Dip a soft sponge into the water and use it to scrub off all the stains in the microwave.
Step 7: Wipe the microwave with a towel.
The Vinegar and Water Solution
This method is used for very dirty microwaves. To clean your microwave using this method, do the following…
Step 1: Pour equal parts of water and vinegar into a microwave safe bowl.
Step 2: Place the bowl in the microwave.
Step 3: Let the microwave run on the highest setting for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Once it is done, turn the microwave off.
Step 5: Leave the bowl in the microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 6: Use a soft sponge to scrub the microwave.
Step 7: Wipe the microwave with a towel to ensure that there is no vinegar remaining in the microwave.
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How to Clean a Frigidaire Microwave Filter
To clean a Frigidaire microwave filter, do the following…
Step 1: Turn off and unplug the microwave.
Step 2: Take out the filter from underneath the microwave. If your microwave has more than one filter, take them both out.
Step 3: Place the filter/filters in a bowl of hot water with some dishwashing soap.
Step 4: Leave them to sit in the water for ten minutes to loosen up the grease.
Step 5: After ten minutes, get a soft sponge and scrub the filters.
Step 6: Rinse the filters under some cool water.
Step 7: Place the filters on a towel or cloth to dry.
Step 8: Once the filters are dry, return them to the microwave.
Step 9: Plug the microwave back in.
How to Clean a Frigidaire Microwave Door Glass
To clean the door glass of your Frigidaire microwave, simply spray some glass cleaner on it then wipe with a clean cloth.