How to Clean a Microwave
For some of us, a clean microwave is crucial for daily meal prep. Here’s how to clean microwave messes with Pine-Sol® and a simple tip for reducing burnt food odors and everyday stains when used as directed.
If your microwave just needs a little refresh, give it a quick steam. Just combine a lemon’s worth of juice (or a cup of vinegar) along with a cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat the solution on high power for 5 minutes. Keep your microwave closed for a few minutes, then wipe down the interior with a damp cloth.
Of course, if you need to give your microwave a deeper cleaning inside and out, it’s time to break out the Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner.
TIP: Be sure to check whether you’re using our new concentrated Pine-Sol® formula or the old non-concentrated formula, as that will determine your dilution ratio. See the chart below and get your ratios right!
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Steps
- Step 1 Wipe down the inside surfaces of the microwave with a damp sponge soaked in hot water and a little scented Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner. Wipe down with water for a streak-free finish.
- Step 2 Sponge down the outside of your microwave with a mixture of about ⅛ cup Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner to a gallon of water. Wipe down with water for a streak-free finish.
With an improved concentrated formula that is 2x as strong* to last 2x as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.
| concentrated formula | Non-concentrated formula |
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| ¼ cup in 2 gallons water | ½ cup in 2 gallons water |
| ⅛ cup in 1 gallon water | ¼ cup in 1 gallon water |
| ¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water | ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water |
- * When used as directed.
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2X concentratedTackle more messes per bottle.*
formula* -
5x cleaningOdor, grease, grime, dirt & allergens.‡
action -
removes 99% of allergens§Destroy dust mites & pet dander.
- * vs. previous Pine-Sol® Pine/Scented Formula when used as directed
- ‡ When diluted as directed vs previous Original Pine-Sol® Multi-Surface Cleaner.
- § Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander