Wrap the cloth or towel around the fork several times so that the tines are no longer exposed. Rub the fork along the edges of the microwave to get into cracks. Because the tines are covered up, they will not scratch the microwave, but will succeed in picking up some extra gunk that would have been missed.
Cleaning a Microwave Oven
By Sarah Aguirre, About.com Guide
To get into the nooks and crannies of your microwave, the sponge will only go so far. To clean the interior and exterior edges, fashion your own edge cleaning tool out of a paper towel or cleaning cloth and a fork.
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- Unplug the Microwave's Electrical Cord
- Examine the Dirty Microwave
- Remove the Microwave Turntable
- Remove the Turning Element
- Clean the Interior Top of the Microwave
- Rinse Your Sponge Frequently
- Clean the Microwave Interior's Front, Sides, and Bottom
- Microwave Edge Cleaning
- Wipe Down the Exterior of the Microwave
- Inspect Your Clean Microwave
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