"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Of all the nooks and crannies in our kitchens, the inside of the microwave may be the grimiest.

Oh, the microwave. It’s one of those kitchen helpers we rely on every single day, but goodness, can it get messy in a hurry! From splattered spaghetti sauce to exploded oatmeal, it doesn’t take long ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

“Hooray! It’s time to clean the microwave,” said no one…ever. Even if you’re the King or Queen of Clean, scrubbing out a microwave ranks up there with trying on bathing suits, deep-cleaning the oven ...

Microwaves have made cooking (and snacking) easier for almost 80 years. Yet they can be somewhat underappreciated as kitchen appliances. That’s why knowing how to clean a microwave is likely low ...

When was the last time you deep cleaned your microwave? If the answer escapes you, it might be time to give your trusty appliance a good scrub. The average household microwave can get a pretty good ...