Learn how to get the gross, burnt smell out of a microwave.
Can You Remove Burnt Smell from a Microwave?
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You definitely can get the burnt smell out of a microwave.
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This will help remove most of the burnt smell as well as other lingering food odors.
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The steam works to loosen food particles for at least five minutes before opening the door.
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Be patientit may take some time for the products to absorb the odors.
The more quickly you clean the microwave and address the burnt smell, the easier it is to remove.
With repeated cleanings, the burnt smell will go away.
The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo
Unless there are visible, open flames, it is safe to use a microwave after burning food.
The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo
The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo
