REVEALED: Home hacks queen shows how to clean a microwave without scrubbing in 3 minutes
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REVEALED: Home hacks queen shows how to clean a microwave without scrubbing in 3 minutes
Microwaves are considered a staple in every Aussie home. It makes heating leftover food easy and makes delicious quick meals. But the one thing no one actually wants to do is clean it, especially if it looks like a little food bomb exploded in it.
How we wish we could clean microwaves quickly and easily.
Well, it turns out our wish has come true, according to Perth “Home Hacks Queen” Carolina McCauley, who shared her quick three-minute hack on TikTok, which leaves your microwave sparkling clean.
Carolina is a strong advocate for avoiding chemical cleaners.
She often uses vinegar to clean her home Credit: carolina.mccauley/Instagram
The cleaning hack uses two common household ingredients and lets the microwave do all the heavy work, which means no elbow grease required!
“In a microwave safe dish, add white vinegar and dish soap,” she said.
The mother of two is a strong advocate for avoiding chemical cleaners and promoting a more natural way to clean your home. She frequently uses white vinegar as a base for her cleaning concoctions.
“Place the container in the microwave - microwave for 3 minutes.
“Allow 5 minutes before you open.”
“The steam will loosen up any grime,” Carolina added as she removed the bowl from the rotating plate.
No elbow grease! The three-minute hack lets you sit back and relax,
letting the microwave do all the hard work. Credit: carolina.mccauley/TikTok
And the result? Her microwave was full of condensation, and as she gently slid a cloth across the grime, it effortlessly disappeared! Voila! A sparkling clean microwave.
Her video has racked up more than 33k views, with fans praising the hack and even requesting more tips on other electronic items they struggled with.
Watch her video below:
“I need a hint for an air fryer, please,” one user wrote.
“Can you do an oven?” Another requested.
We're loving all of these cleaning hacks that don't require any elbow grease! Will you try this hack? Or do you have a better and faster way to clean your microwave ovens? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.