Someone at work cooked fish in the microwave, OMG does it stink. I scrubbed it down with simple green til it was whiter than it was when it was bought, it's been three days now and the smell is still there. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the horrible smell?
2006-06-21 05:42:33 · 13 answers · asked by CLM 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
409... it'll degreese too and they have regular and lemon secents
2006-06-21 05:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, the fish oils have been spread throughout the microwave, and will be very difficult to remove. Cleaning the surfaces that you can reach will not get rid of the smell. (But I guess you already figured that one out.)
I would boil some lemon water in there for at least 15 - 20 minutes. Go heavy on the fresh lemon juice, and be careful to not let all of the liquid evaporate. Lemon juice should cut through the fish oils and get rid of the smell.
Then, post a note on the microwave asking people not to cook fish in it. Fish out of a microwave tastes terrible anyway. If you've never tried it, DON'T!
2006-06-21 12:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix warm water with a little Bicarbonate of Soda. Place in a microwavable bowl, then 'cook' for say 3-5 mins. Leave the water to cool. Remove and you should have an odour free microwave!
2006-06-28 08:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by merrymatriarch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put about 1/2 cup each vinegar and water in a coffee mug and set the timer for about 6 minutes. That will make it smell like vinegar but leave the door open for an hour or so & the odor will dissapate.
2006-06-21 12:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix water with baking soda and cook it in the microwave for a few minutes. Wipe down when done.
2006-06-21 12:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by thecup420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe out with lemon juice or bleach, then put a box of baking soda in it and leave it there overnight. Do not run microwave with this inside of it!!!! This should take the odor away.
2006-06-21 12:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by roncarolhillsstupid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make a solution of vinegar, baking soda, and water, and scrub scrub scrub...the smell should come right out
2006-06-21 15:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by graciefaith1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a cup of water in there with baking soda in it and let it 'cook' for a couple of minutes. It should help.
2006-06-21 12:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by ladysodivine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it with a wet sponge and baking soda,, scrubbing it as you would with regular cleanser. Rinse it well and wipe it dry.
2006-06-21 14:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by K C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WIPE IT DOWN WITH BAKING SODA OF COURSE IT WILL BE MESSY BUT IT WILL GET RID OF THE SMELL AND YOU WILL HAVE TO REWASH AFTER THE BAKING SODA
2006-06-21 12:48:34 · answer #10 · answered by onehottfem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cook some lemon and vinegar, the smell will go away!
2006-06-21 12:45:41 · answer #11 · answered by LetMEtell&AskYOU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋