Did you know you should be cleaning your microwave? Just like any other appliance you use on a daily basis, your microwave needs a good cleaning every now and then. Thankfully, unlike more complicated appliances (try cleaning a Keurig coffee machine), learning how to clean a microwave can be done with a few simple steps and common household products, like vinegar and water.
If it's been a while and you've started to notice gunk that's difficult to wipe down with a sponge, this steam-cleaning method will come in handy. Or, hey, maybe cleaning is your love language or you're just on a decluttering kick. Regardless, it's helpful to know how to clean a microwave with vinegar. Just whip up this simple vinegar and water solution and follow the instructions below to get your microwave sparkling clean without much effort.
— Additional reporting by Kelsey Garcia
Emily Co is a former POPSUGAR Smart Living editor.
Kelsey Garcia is the associate content director of POPSUGAR Balance, where she oversees lifestyle coverage, from dating to parenting and financial wellness. Kelsey is passionate about travel, skin-care trends, and changes in the social media landscape. Before joining the POPSUGAR team more than eight years ago as an editorial assistant, she interned at Elle and Harper's Bazaar, among other publications.