My husband majorly burned popcorn in the microwave yesterday, and the house still smells awful! The microwave is stained yellow-brown? What will help???
2006-12-21 14:29:19 · 10 answers · asked by peterpan123 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There is a good chance that the staining inside the microwave is *permanent*! The smoke particles (basically pure carbon) get HOT and will burn the enamel paint. If scrubbing with vinegar or lemon doesn't remove the color you'll have to live with it. And just in case... DO NOT attempt to use any kind of paint to 'fix' the new color of your oven! That will only burn your house down.
2006-12-21 15:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Boil white vinegar and water in the microwave. It will smell awful for a little while, but that passes pretty quickly and the vinegar gets rid of the burnt smell (not just a temporary cover-up). The same thing is also good for loosening up stains in the microwave - at least for regular food/grease stains.
2006-12-21 14:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by brightnbewildered 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put about 1/4 lemon juice or vinegar in a coffee mug. Microwave on high until it's boiling hot. Leave the door shut until the liquid is warm (about 15 minutes) Remove and then wipe the condensation from the inside of the microwave. Leave the door open for it to dry thoroughly.
2016-05-23 11:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by MarilynAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the house goes, you're just going to have to air it out and maybe use a fragrance. For the microwave, rub the interior with a slice of lemon then rinse with water...
2006-12-21 14:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by ridge50 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try moving some air around, open some windows, use a fan. Also if it is in your garbage, throw out your garbage and use some Febreeze.
2006-12-21 14:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by bman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ugh! Disgusting, I can almost taste it just thinking of it!
Sorry for you -- it stain is probably permanent.
2006-12-21 15:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by celia17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Febreeze works all the time!
2006-12-21 15:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by .......... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try boiling vinegar in the micro or cinnamon on the stove/micro
2006-12-21 14:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by rocketscientist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
febreze air sanitizer
2006-12-21 14:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by jet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MAYBE FABREEZE?
2006-12-21 15:12:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋