Ways to give your microwave a deep clean

Maintaining a clean microwave is not as hard as some may believe (Shutterstock)

Your microwave is probably the most used appliance in your home. It’s the easiest shortcut to transforming cold leftovers into a steaming hot plate of food. Due to how often some of us use our microwaves, they can turn into a greasy, smelly mess.

Poor microwave care can expose you to fungus and bacteria, which are harmful to your health. Maintaining a clean microwave is not as hard as some may believe. For starters, using a microwave cover when you warm your food will prevent splashes and splatters of food from coating the inside of your appliance.