I have been cleaning my microwave with lemons and water for as long as I can remember because it works, it’s easy, and there’s no scrubbing involved. The debris that gets stuck on the inside top and sides of the microwave literally falls off. And I just recently tried the citrus and white vinegar* concoction for cleaning sinks, countertops, tubs, toilets, stoves, and more and I’m loving it.
*Vinegar is cheap, non-toxic, and biodegradable. It kills bacteria and viruses due to its acetic acid. You can clean with it alone but the citrus adds a pleasant aroma.
Here’s 12 amazing ways you can use oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes in your everyday cleaning, with a lot of the recipes using the citrus peel, which is a “freebie” since you’d typically be throwing that out. I find that buying these citrus fruits in bags usually costs less money.