How to Clean the Microwave

Does your microwave look something like this?



{Cue jaws music}

And do you dread cleaning it?

Well let me teach you a little trick. This is the fastest and most fun you will ever have cleaning a microwave.



It's simply magic.

All you need is:

• water


• lemon juice


• Microwavable dish


• paper towel or washcloth


• and about 5 minutes

Put one glass of water in a microwavable container.  Add three tablespoons of lemon juice.  Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes.  Let the water cool down for a little bit.  Dip your paper towel or washcloth into the water that you just microwaved {watch out-- it's probably a little hot} and wipe down your microwave.  No scrubbing involved, I promise.

See easy, peasy.  Now you have a sparkling clean microwave.



Fun right?

Have you ever tried this before?   Don't you love cleaning tips that save your time?

Cleaning Frenzy

{via MarthStewart.com}

I've been in quite the cleaning frenzy lately.  Deep cleaning just about everything around me.  And making a list of everything I need to do.  And that is overwhelming in and of itself.  I like having a list of chores that I need to do everyday so I'm going to try this Chore Calendar.  {Thanks for the tip, Courtney!}  It's only $8 and will give me standard daily chores along with specific items for that day.  Here is a sample of what it looks like:

I would love to hear any tips you have to share.  How do you keep on top of cleaning your home?

You Can Have Fun Cleaning!

With these fun cheerful cleaning supplies how could you help but enjoy cleaning?

Striped Dustpan from Alice Supply Co.  Can be purchased at Delight.com.

This Broom and Dustpan Set designed by Karim Rashid.

Striped Toolbox from Alice Supply Co.  Also available at Delight.com.

This sleek handheld vacuum at Emmo Home.