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Regularly cleaning your microwave will keep your home appliance clean and shiny. However, if you're not careful and do it wrong, the microwave can easily explode and pose a danger. Let's explore this issue further through the article below with Mytour!
Using alcohol solutions, strong corrosive substances to scrub the inside of the microwave.
Food residues inside the microwave are difficult to clean, so many families often choose alcohol solutions or strong detergents. These are all highly corrosive substances, not suitable for the enamel layer inside the microwave's cooking chamber. If the enamel layer is completely peeled off, it will cause electrical sparks during operation, and the consequence of explosion is inevitable.
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Failure to unplug the microwave before cleaning.
Not only with microwaves, the principle of 'unplugging' should be applied to all types of electrical appliances, from cleaning air conditioners at home,... to washing machine maintenance. Cleaning the microwave while it's still in standby mode is very dangerous. At this time, the electromagnetic waves inside the microwave are still stored, and metal utensils used for cleaning can cause the microwave to explode, very dangerous. Furthermore, if the power is not completely cut off, cleaning the microwave can also endanger your life.
Failure to clean the microwave regularly.
After each use, you should clean and deodorize to keep the microwave clean and safe. Oil stains or food odors will linger longer if you don't follow the correct microwave cleaning method. To limit the growth of bacteria, you should clean the microwave more regularly. Additionally, this increases durability and safety during use.
Using overly wet cloths to wipe the exterior.
We often use wet cloths to wipe the outside of the microwave. This is extremely dangerous because water can seep into the area containing the microwave's active circuits. Water seeping into the electrical circuits leads to leakage, with the more severe consequence being electrical sparks or microwave explosions when you plug it in to use. Therefore, it's best to wipe it dry to remove dust. For stubborn stains, use a slightly damp cloth with vinegar or alcohol solution to scrub it clean.
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You can clean the oven with natural ingredients like lemon, vinegar,... or you can use multi-purpose cleaning spray specifically designed for microwave cleaning.
Above is an article guiding the incorrect ways of cleaning the microwave, which can easily lead to fire and explosions that everyone should avoid. Hopefully, with the above information, you will use the microwave correctly and more safely!
