Cleaning a Microwave

[smurfchops]

My microwave is getting old and is getting a bit stained inside. it isn't anything that can be washed off, but I doubt if I can use bleach to brighten the inside up. How can I clean it.

[_sophie_]

I heard vinegar is good for cleaning a microwave - my dad got a book called '100 ways to use vinegar' and that appeared to be one of them! hope it works

[anniebird]

I use bicarbonate of soda. Put a little on a damp cloth and wipe over then rinse off with a clean damp cloth.

[237SJ]

I heard you can microwave a bowl of water with a lemon in it cut in half to help degrease it

[smurfchops]

237, funnily enough I've just done that as I've just cooked the cat's fish ... pongy. But it's not greasy inside, the white inside colour seems to have gone a bit browny in places. I have got the vinegar book somewhere .. I will try that and the bicarb. Thanks.

[thelewisgang]

get yourself a tub of 'Astonish' paste cleaner or 'The Pink Stuff' which is equally as good. Astonish is available at Wilkinsons & the Pink Stuff I get from a local hardware store. both contain silica so kind to your hands! brilliant stuff for all manner of cleaning

[AlBags]

If its enamel (like an oven) use oven cleaner
If it's stainless steel, I use Fairy Power .