Tue 28 Jul 2009
Cleaning the Microwave – Tuesday Tip
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Cleaning your microwave is very important but you don’t want to clean it with a spray that has chemicals. After all, you will be heating your food in the same place. Go Green and use this method that will make you smile and feel good from the inside! Here is ShowMeTheCurry’s take on cleaning your microwave:
Method:
1. Take a microwave safe mug or a bowl.
2. Fill it up to 3/4th of the way full.
3. Put it in the Microwave and turn it on high for 2-3 minutes.
4. Let it sit in the Microwave for another 5 minutes.
5. Allow the condensation from the water to loosen up the dirt, the grit and the grime.
6. Open after 5 minutes and clean with a paper towel or a washcloth.
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Wow!!!! Great Tip thanks Hetal & Anuja
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Hey, just want to know that where can I get this microwave cover…? Its really helpful I believe….
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anuja Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
They are available at Walmarts, Krogers, Targets etc. Also, at kitchen stores like Bad, Bath and Beyond.
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am
but how to clean outside part of the microwave?? mine is white so get blackish very fast, reply
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Priya Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
hey rupa,
Everytime u cook, have a wet kitchen cloth next to u. Once u are done with the cooking, wipe the outside of the MW to remove splatters from ur kadai, cookers , oil residues etc…and pat dry with a kitchen towel. I do it all the time..though i have a black MW..
Trust me this methid really helps..very much indian..
Sorry hetal didi for answering this Q!!And thanks for this tip..Its a grt idea…
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Just clean it frequently with some soap water and wipe it dry . If you clean it often then it won’t be blackish
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Thanx for the quick reply Anuja….
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
thanx anonymous, why don’t you join SHOW ME THE CURRY, SHOW.
GREAT JOB
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hi ladies: Your kitchen looks so clean and neat. Please give us a tip how to clean regular oven, stove top, tiles,etc. Your tips are so helpful. Thanks in advance.
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
sorry priya thanx to you too, it worked out to me, honey u helped me a lot.
cheers!!
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Priya Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Glad it helped you.Sorry, i saw ur reply so late!! Forgive me!!
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July 29th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Add 3-5 drops of lemon juice to the water in the cup…It works as a cleansing agent…Rest of the procedure is the same…
I have been using this method for a long time..it helps to fight the tough yellow stains…
Cheers
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August 12th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Hi
a precaution for all those using this tip. whenever u boil just water in microwave, DO NOT open the microwave and take it out immediately. Coz, even if water looks normal on surface, its agitated from inside when heated in microwave and can give u first degree burns. it is always suggested not to boil plain water in microwave!!
if u take it out after 5 mins, thats pretty safe!!
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April 9th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
hi
i want to try your recipes.
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June 10th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Few drops of lemon juice[as mentioned by niyati] is good. Add Soda bicarbonate to the water this will dislodge food sticky film.
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June 29th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Hi,
Another way to clean and remove the microwave odor faster is to boil a cup of water with a lemon ( cut lemon) in it. Boil it for 2 minutes and wipe the microwave with a paper towel
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September 8th, 2010 at 2:37 am
good one
tks 4 sharing
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July 18th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Hello, I only know a tiny, tiny basic bit about Indian cookery but recently went into an Indian supermarket here in the UK and bought lots of things, including a huge bag of DRIED ONIONS – but how are you supposed to use them? Any advice you could give would be most helpful – thank you.
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hetal Reply:
July 20th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Hi Helga,
Dried (or fried) onions are mainly used in making biryani. See here: http://showmethecurry.com/rice-dishes/vegetable-biryani-indian-rice-recipe.html. You can also add them to yogurt to make a quick yogurt flavored raita.
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