Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant You've Been Cleaning Your Microwave All Wrong Get your microwave from splattered to spiffy in a few minutes flat with this neat trick. By Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg is a former senior staff writer for Southern Living's News Team. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: instagram.com/ninabraz Close your eyes and picture your biggest cleaning woe. Is it the never-ending bookshelf dusting battle? That unscrubbable ring around your bathtub drain? How about cleaning the microwave? Ding ding ding! If you're anything like us, this icky chore is about the last home cleaning task we look forward to. Until now, that is. Behold: The Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. For $7.69, this formidable redhead cleans and disinfects your microwave with the help of vinegar and water—no harsh chemicals needed. (If you need a visual, Mama's head steams up and loosens up the food in your microwave so you can swiftly swipe up the grime after she's done.) WATCH: How To Clean A Toaster If you're feeling really fancy, add a few drops of orange or lemon essential oil. It will give your microwave a pleasing smell, and mama sure does love her perfume. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit