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    How To Clean Microwave Stains and Make My Kitchen Instagram Worthy?

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    Updated on March 25, 2022 By Shalini 46 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    The humble appliance, the microwave, is a staple in most households and odds are, there is one in your kitchen too. And it is important that we make friends with it because the microwave is capable of way more than melting butter or reheating leftovers. That said, all it takes is a burnt bag of popcorn or an unfortunate explosion of your leftovers to turn a sparkling clean microwave into a greasy, grimy mess. Through this post, I will be sharing some quick microwave recipes to get you started as well as tips on how to clean microwave stains.

    6 Quick Microwave Recipes to Get You Started

    Microwaves can be used to create a wide range of tasty meals – from breakfasts to snacks, dinner, or desserts. Here are 6 easy and delicious microwave recipes that you can try that beat those dry, reheated pizza leftovers.

    1. Steamed Veggies:

    Ingredients: 

    • 1 head Broccoli
    • A pinch of salt
    • 2-3 tablespoon Water

    Recipe: 

    • Cut broccoli into florets. Wash and clean them.
    • Add the broccoli florets into a microwave-safe bowl with water.
    • Microwave on high power for 3 minutes.
    • Remove and season with salt.

    2. Scrambled Eggs:

    Ingredients: 

    • Oil spray
    • 2 Eggs
    • 2-3 tablespoon Milk
    • Salt, Pepper, to taste

    Recipe:

    • Grease the microwave-safe dish with oil spray.
    • Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. 
    • Cover and microwave on high power for one minute.
    • Remove, whisk again and microwave again for 30 seconds.
    • Repeat in 30-second intervals, till you get the desired consistency.

    3. Baked Potato:

    Ingredients: 

    • 1 large russet potato
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoon shredded cheese
    • Salt, Pepper to taste

    Recipe:

    • Scrub the potato clean and prick with the help of a fork. 
    • Place into a microwave dish and cook on high power for 5 minutes.
    • Turn over and repeat the process.
    • Once the potato has turned soft, remove and cut lengthwise.
    • Scoop the insides and transfer to another bowl. 
    • Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Add butter and cheese and mash well. 
    • Microwave for another minute till the cheese melts.

    4. Nutella Mug Cake: This soft, moist chocolate cake with Nutella is a perfect indulgence to satisfy your sweet cravings. It’s a no-fuss, 80-second recipe and you can make this with readily available ingredients from your pantry. You can also make it eggless. Check the instructions here.

    5. Keto Chocolate Mug Cake: Are you on a low-carb, ketogenic diet? Fret not! Here’s a hassle-free dessert that can be made in under 5 minutes.

    6. Snake Breadsticks: I’m taking the ---- to share an easy and fun treat that can be made in a convection oven. These snake breadsticks are crispy and crunchy and make for a perfect appetizer or teatime snack. You can also serve it with a bowl of soup.

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    How to Clean Microwave Stains

    Now that we have checked out some quick and easy microwave recipes, let’s proceed to find how to clean microwave stains.

    I was one of those people who was hesitant to bring my friends over to the kitchen. But it’s unavoidable in the Army fraternity as we often have officers and spouses come over to our house for a get-together and they almost always end up chatting over the kitchen. Moreover, being a food blogger, I end up filming a major part of my recipes, especially, microwave, air fryer, and grill recipes in the kitchen. It is, hence, imperative, that I keep the kitchen clean and YouTube and Instagram worthy.

    So, if you’re someone who loves cooking and also entertains guests, a spotless kitchen is a must. All the fries, halwas, and delectable curries leave greasy stains and appliances like an oven, grill, and chimney along with kitchen countertop always end up looking unappealing.

    As time passed, I realized, cleaning the kitchen and its appliances don’t have to give you nightmares. These days there are better cleaning products available in the market that makes the whole process easier.

    How to Clean Microwave Stains Using Cif Perfect Finish Oven and Grill Cleaner

    The oven and grill are two such appliances that can get greasy and dirty quite fast. It’s mostly because the grease and oil that seeps out of the food get accumulated on the surfaces. Not only does this cause the machines to malfunction, but it also affects the food and thus, our health. Therefore, we must give the kitchen electronics a deep clean every now and then.

    I’m glad I found Cif Perfect Finish Oven and Grill Cleaner and I’m confident when I say it works perfectly!

    Cif Oven and Grill Cleaner Review

    Cif is a trusted brand since 1969, that is for over 50 years now and this specialist oven cleaner spray has been scientifically formulated to remove stubborn burnt-on grease, thus, delivering 100% tough grease removal.  It can be used to remove the toughest of grease and stains from grills, hobs, and outdoor barbecue grills too.

    I am sharing a good before and after picture because who doesn’t love that! It is satisfying to always see the progress of the work that you’ve done.

    How to Clean Microwave Stains With Cif Perfect Finish Oven and Grill Cleaner

    1. Spray the cleaner on the oven and grill over the stained and greasy surface. 
    2. Depending on the toughness of the stain, leave it on for a few minutes while the spray attacks the stains. For light-medium soil, leave for 15 minutes. For heavy stains, leave for 30-60 minutes.
    1. Clean, rinse, and wipe off for a spotless shiny appliance.

    That’s it! This is exactly how to clean microwave stains. It is so easy to use that anyone can clean their appliance with Cif. It breaks down the oil and grease stains and leaves the surfaces with a beautiful finish and 100% shine. Cleaning the oven is a breeze now with this uncompromising, fume-free, tough-on grease oven cleaner.

    Most oven cleaners have a lingering smell which I’m always afraid will taint any food I’m cooking in the oven right after. However, this product breaks up the grease easily and doesn’t leave a chemical smell in the oven. It is safe to use around food. It also restores the sparkle to the ceramic and stainless-steel ovens from the inside out.

    1. What can you clean with Cif?

    You can clean ovens, grills, hobs, and outdoor barbecue grills with Cif Perfect Finish Oven & Grill.

    2. Can you clean the oven door with Cif?

    Cif is a good cleaner for grubby microwave oven doors as well. You may also use it to clean grimy baking trays.

    3. What type of stains can Cif clean?

    Cif Perfect Finish Oven & Grill is best used to remove stains like burnt-on food, tough grease on grills, ovens, barbecues, and hobs.

    So, do not worry about how to clean microwave stains anymore. Do not let the splatters and smells on your microwave’s interior, greasy fingertips on the controls, turntables, and door scare you from using and cleaning it. Pamper your kitchen appliances with a bit of cleaning love and say hello to a sparkling as-good-as-new kitchen that is always eye-catchy, camera-ready, and Instagram-worthy.

    You can either buy the product from Amazon or from your nearest store.

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    Comments

    1. Noor Anand Chawla says

      April 16, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks for sharing so many easy recipes! Cif is indeed the best tried and tested cleaning partner in the kitchen! #DontJustCleanItCifIt

      Reply
    2. Cindy Dsilva says

      April 13, 2022 at 1:24 am

      Wow your dishes look yum and your microwave looks sparkling clean. What else does a woman want in their kitchen?!

      Reply
    3. Jhilmil says

      April 12, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      This is a very effective product when it comes to cleaning the grills and trays of microwave.

      Reply
    4. Snehalata Jain says

      April 05, 2022 at 7:43 am

      Quit helpful product and easily clean toughest strains. Thank for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Deepa Gandhi says

      April 04, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      Loved the recipes! Thanks for sharing your experience with Cif. I use it too for my microwave and oven. It's worth using!

      Reply
    6. Roshan Radhakrishnan says

      April 03, 2022 at 10:06 am

      I've used this and it works brilliantly. Seriously loved the product.

      Reply
    7. Anindya Sundar Basu says

      April 03, 2022 at 9:05 am

      Very encouraging to see how CIF is helping your kitchen turn Instagram worthy. Thanks for such an informative post and I agree with you that kitchen stains are always a nightmare for everyone. Will definitely try this product soon.

      Reply
    8. Priyal says

      April 02, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      Wow looks like this is a very useful product and should be in our kitchen. Though I am using their kitchen cleaner will get this one too.

      Reply
    9. Atulmaharaj says

      April 02, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      The tips you've shared to clean a microwave are quite helpful. Who doesnt like a clean kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Roma says

      April 01, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      Will love to try your recipes and also try Cif. It surely sounds a wonderful product. I have used its kitchen cleaner but not this so far, but now I Will try this one too

      #DontJustCleanItCifIt

      Reply
    11. Judy Morris says

      April 01, 2022 at 11:47 am

      I love your recipes and in making them end up stained oven. This product looks promising. #DontJustCleanItCifIt

      Reply
    12. Ruchi Verma says

      March 31, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      Even I use the microwave a lot and so my girl and this is a great product for cleaning microwave at home.

      Reply
    13. Varsh says

      March 30, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      My microwave oven transformed instantly with a touch of Cif too. It is an amazing product that's a must for my kitchen now. Thanks for those quick recipes!

      Reply
    14. Prerna Wahi says

      March 30, 2022 at 10:42 am

      I find it hard to. Lean the microwave. Will surely go with your recommendation and try this product. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    15. Manisha Garg says

      March 29, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      Microwave is a very useful appliance, thanks for so many quick recipes. Cleaning the microwave surely is a task for me, Cif looks like a very effective product I will surely keep it handy at home now.

      Reply
    16. Anahita Irani says

      March 29, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      Keeping the microwave, toaster and other kitchen gadgets clean is always my problem area too. This is a good effective solution. Thanks

      Reply
    17. Neha Sharma says

      March 29, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Removing the hard stains from microwave and oven are the toughest part of kitchen cleaning. The Cif perfect finish oven and grill cleaner seems like a must have product. I am ordering it right away. Also, thanks for sharing these easy microwave recipes.

      Reply
    18. The Champa Tree says

      March 29, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      A much needed and helpful procedure. I was literally tired of microwave stains. They don't go, man! Will definitely try.

      Reply
    19. Dipika Singh says

      March 29, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Cleaning microwave is a big task, thank goodness the solution comes real handy as CIF. Thanks for sharing all these delicious recipes with us.

      Reply
    20. Energetic reads says

      March 29, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Wow that looks great and thank you for introducing us to cif. I never heard about that before. Cleaning microwave is not an easy task , but this would definitely help. Great one.

      Reply
    21. Jeannine says

      March 29, 2022 at 4:44 am

      Nicely done!! I haven't seen this kind of CIF on our supermarkets here, or maybe I just haven't checked it out, but dear, you've swiftly cleaned that!! Anything that makes our jobs done faster and efficient is a winner! Appreciate you sharing this product and I know a lot of moms would appreciate it too! Not-to-forget those lovely dishes you've made! haha..kudos to you!

      Reply
    22. Cindy Dsilva says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      Wow that has cleaned your microwave and made it look brand new. I have to get this product as soon as possible. I use the bathroom and tile cleaner but didn't use this before.

      Reply
    23. Anjali Tripathi says

      March 28, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      I love all the Products from cif, it makes my kitchen sink or bathroom super clean, but I never used the oven and grill cleaner. I used to clean my microwave with lemon, apple cider vinegar and water. This seems to be super easy now. Thanks for sharing it.
      I am definitely going to check the snake breadsticks.

      Reply
    24. raja says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      It's a pain to get rid of stains in your oven and grill. I am definitely going to try this product.

      Reply
    25. Arun Muthukrishnan says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Just reading about this fantastic cleaning product is making me happy and relieved. I am going to get Cif for my oven cleaning very soon.

      Reply
    26. Sai Kumar says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Looks like this is the perfect cleaning product after a barbecue party 🙂

      Reply
    27. Pushpendra says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      I really dislike all the scrubbing and cleaning that a grill demands. I am sure to try Cif.

      Reply
    28. Jatin Sharma says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Interesting recipes. Can't wait to try them. And I am relieved to have found an effective cleaning product for my microwave.

      Reply
    29. Kiran says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Love those recipes and the before and after pictures. Cif looks like a great cleaning product.

      Reply
    30. Kishan says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      Those recipes are great. My son can try them to get started in the kitchen. And Cif will help me get the kitchen clean again 😀

      Reply
    31. Chotu says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      I loved the look Cif gave your oven!

      Reply
    32. kishore says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Loved the before and after pics. Very satisfying.

      Reply
    33. Aryan says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Spotless kitchens are a must when you are filming your recipe. I too use Cif regularly.

      Reply
    34. Anshul says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      I sneakily check other kitchens for stains etc when I visit. Needless to say, my own kitchen has to be spotless and it's all thanks to Cif.

      Reply
    35. Pandu says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      Now baking is even more fun because cleaning it is not a task anymore. Cif looks like a promising product for cleaning microwave.

      Reply
    36. Arjun Ram says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      Your recipes are simply yum,Shalini. And now cleaning is also easy with Cif.

      Reply
    37. appu says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks for such a detailed post on cleaning microwave. I was searching this only on the internet.

      Reply
    38. vAAmsi says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      These are recipes that don't make cooking intimidating for people like me. Thanks for the cleaning tips too.

      Reply
    39. Sakshi says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      Microwave is actually a handy appliance in the kitchen but yes, cleaning it is a task. Thanks for recommending Cif. I am surely going to try it.

      Reply
    40. Sam says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      Shalini, your recipes are yummy and of course the cleaning is fun too now. All thanks to Cif.

      Reply
    41. Maahi says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Shalini, your recipes are yummy and of course the cleaning is fun too now. All thanks to Cif.

      Reply
    42. Ramu A says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Ohh such easy and fun recipes. Am going to try these. Also I relate to what you said about Cif. Been using it myself!

      Reply
    43. Gokul says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Such a detailed post. I loved it. Am going to try a couple of your recipes and also Cif.

      Reply
    44. Fayaz says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      These recipes look mouthwatering. It's nice how you also gave cleaning tips because the mess after a meal is tough to clean!

      Reply
    45. Samata says

      March 27, 2022 at 11:11 pm

      You just saved me as I was very depressed with my microwave stains. You suggestions surely going to help me to handle microwave better

      Reply
    46. sandy n vyjay says

      March 27, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      There are so many yummy things one can cook in a jiffy in a microwave. However, the cleaning up of the stains is indeed a challenge. CIF seems to take the strain out of cleaning the microwave.

      Reply

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