microwave help

blargh.
i have googled this. extensively.

someone in my household burnt a bag of popcorn so bad in the microwave, it turned black inside. (not me)

in any event, the smell that has been left behind is so rancid and horrible that i hate using my microwave. i have tried cleaners, lemons and clove, nuked a few bags of popcorn (without leaving it in for 10 minutes) plus different types of food.

i am two steps away from tossing out the microwave. but alas, i dont want to do that.

any suggestions?

[cubed]

there were these bag type cleaners that you actually microwaved until they burst and then wipe down.

not sure who made them though.

[yoko*]

I used to clean out my microwave with baking soda. Baking soda is a natural household cleaner and it tends to take out odors... but I'm already kind of doubting it will help much :( Maybe sprinkle some on overnight?

I know baking soda used to clean my microwave tray wonderfully though.

I wonder if it would help if you boiled water-diluted baking soda in a bowl IN the microwave? I'll be honest, I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I know exactly what you mean by that stubborn smell.

Originally Posted by cubed

there were these bag type cleaners that you actually microwaved until they burst and then wipe down.

not sure who made them though.

i have been to three different stores looking for something like this. but nothing. either they didnt take off, or they were discontinued for a reason. :S

Originally Posted by yoko*

I used to clean out my microwave with baking soda. Baking soda is a natural household cleaner and it tends to take out odors... but I'm already kind of doubting it will help much :( Maybe sprinkle some on overnight?

I know baking soda used to clean my microwave tray wonderfully though.

I wonder if it would help if you boiled water-diluted baking soda in a bowl IN the microwave? I'll be honest, I have no idea what I'm talking about, but I know exactly what you mean by that stubborn smell.

i tried this tonight, with a whole lemon.
no worky
:(

[Carrie]

Cleaning a Burnt Microwave

How to Clean a Microwave - wikiHow

but i'm sure you've read those and i have no personal experiences to help with this situation

how much do new microwaves cost these days.

[yoko*]

Clearly I have a lot of time on my hands...:S

Did you read the one about the acetone-free nail polish?

From:
Cleaning Microwave Popcorn Stains and Odor
"So go at the problem like this: 1. Clean first with any cleaner you like to get the first layer off down to the yellow stain, this means the door, window, top, bottom, sides and outside vent across the top of the microwave. 2. Use the acetone free nail polish on cotton balls and go over everything: ie, inside window and inside door, top, bottom, sides. 3. Wash microwave with soapy water. 4. Rinse with vinegar water. Once the yellow stain is removed you have removed the main source of the smell! Until the yellow is gone, you will have the smell :) Don't use your microwave until you have completed this whole process. Final step to take is to peel two oranges, put them in a microwaveable dish with water enough to barely cover them and boil for 4 minutes. I stood and watched them boil because I didn't want a boil over or burned orange peels! Enjoy the oranges while you watch :) :) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!. Leave the door closed for 12 hours.

Our popcorn disaster would not have gotten this bad if our smoke alarm, which goes off over a crumb in the toaster, had gone off! We had failed to test and replace the battery. Don't let it happen to you! And, don't walk into another room while microwaving popcorn, stand guard while doing popcorn!"

[hardstylin]

haha how long did they put the popcorn in there for?

like 20min?

thanks yoko, i will try that if what i just did doesnt work.

i bleached the roller thing and plate. i pasted the inside with baking soda and wiped out out with damp cloth. then i nuked a glass half baking soda, half water. i am going to leave it in there over night.

Originally Posted by hardstylin

haha how long did they put the popcorn in there for?

like 20min?

who knows, it was the middle of the night, then they tried to cover it up.

[hardstylin]

Originally Posted by Avana

who knows, it was the middle of the night, then they tried to cover it up.

that doesnt sound like a friend to me avana :P

[Disco_Whore]

^Ah yes, the dangers of drunk microwaving. At least they didn't burn down the house!

edit: outposted

the person wasnt drunk.

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by Avana

i have been to three different stores looking for something like this. but nothing. either they didnt take off, or they were discontinued for a reason. :S

And that reason was cancer.

[galaxie]

My friend did this when we were like 12 or 13 - the microwave in her family home smelled like the horrible smell you're describing until they sold the house last year. Everything cooked in the microwave also came out smelling like burnt popcorn. I recommend the douche responsible buys you a new microwave!

Originally Posted by galaxie

My friend did this when we were like 12 or 13 - the microwave in her family home smelled like the horrible smell you're describing until they sold the house last year. Everything cooked in the microwave also came out smelling like burnt popcorn. I recommend the douche responsible buys you a new microwave!

it has been a rough month in this house. :suspicious:

Originally Posted by Grapes

And that reason was cancer.

i figured. :(

[Disco_Whore]

Originally Posted by Avana

the person wasnt drunk.

Ouch. This is why I don't ever want roommates again.

[rawb]

lIM NAMING NAMES HERE

[rawb]

lGUSTO

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lHIGH ON GOOFBALLS

[narc]

Gusto

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SUPER Gusto

[impure]

Originally Posted by Avana

someone in my household burnt a bag of popcorn so bad in the microwave, it turned black inside. (not me)

i'll take 5 of whatever they were drinking.

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by rawb

lHIGH ON GOOFBALLS

High as a kite everybody!! Goofballs!!!