It really is easy peasy lemon squeeze-y.

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Sometimes the bestcleaningagents are things that you already have at home, like lemon.

Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothesincludingcleaning your microwave.

A method of cleaning in a microwave oven with water and lemon.

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According toCornell University, its the acidity in lemons that makes the cleaning magic happen.

It really is easy peasy lemon squeeze-y as Picosa says.

Plus, I like to keep the heavy chemicals away from my food.

How Often Should You Clean Your Microwave?

How often you clean your microwave may differ house to house depending on how frequently you use the appliance.

Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.

Whirlpool, a global manufacturer of home appliances, recommends cleaning your microwave once per week.