My daughter burned something in the microwave a week or so ago and now every time we use it, the burned smell gets really bad. Is there a way to remove the odor or am I just going to have to purchase a new microwave?

by lucythetooth Posted 2012/08/03 19:31:28

Related Topics: Lost, Daughter, Microwave, Smell, New, Wallet, Time

9 votes
Read all 8 opinions
View Results and Demographics + View Demographics

Loading Demographics... Click an icon to see demographic results Display unknown and private
	Try this...	6 votes	67%
	Pull out your wallet, it's time for a new microwave.	2 votes	22%
	Undecided	1 vote	11%

The thing has been scrubbed to within an inch of its life with no change. Is there anything I can do or is the microwave a lost cause?

Add a comment above

jules 2012/08/04 15:54:08

Try this...

+1
If you have vanilla extract, pour the whole bottle in a small microwaveable bowl and maybe more depending on what you have in your cupboard. The more you have the better.
This should remove the smell. Set for a few minutes on high but you can adjust if only a few isn't working to do the trick.
I found an article some time ago in a little booklet with some kitchen hints and this was about sink smells and all. For that you heat vanilla extract over the stove and the fumes clear the air. It works so should do the same for inside the microwave.

reply
me being me 2012/08/03 23:37:36

Try this...

+1
Lemon juice or a lemon with water in a bowl for about a minute on high. I don't know if it works though:(

reply
Vijay Pawar 2012/08/03 20:01:19

Pull out your wallet, it's time for a new microwave.

+1
Have to be very careful while using such electric appliances,as they very much prone to such mishaps, if not used in the specified way.

reply
~Adrien~ 2012/08/03 19:55:06

Try this...

+1
I've heard that cutting up a lemon and putting it in a bowl with a couple tbsp of water can help also. ??? Don't know if it's true though, I've never tried it.

reply
Pixie·MzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠ 2012/08/03 19:36:15

Undecided

+1
Damn it I mean get a new microwave. It could be the thing that burned got inside and is now burning one of the internal units. either find someone who fixes microwaves or get a new one.

reply
Transquesta 2012/08/03 19:35:29

Try this...

+1
Mix a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in a microwave safe bowl with about a quart of water. (You might even throw in a couple of eucalyptus leaves.) Put the bowl in the microwave on high for at least seven minutes, or until most of the water in the bowl has boiled away.

After this treatment let the microwave cool off and wipe the inside real good with a sponge soaked in the remaining liquid.

reply
Sister Jean 2012/08/03 19:32:42

Try this...

+1
spoonful in micro safe cup...for a minute

reply
Juan O'Mara 2012/08/03 19:32:08

Try this...

+2
arm n hammer

reply