For some reason, every microwave cleaning guide we've published includes using a lemon or lemon juice. It's not that shocking; the citric acid contained in lemons has antimicrobial properties and lemons give a good smell. Somewhat ironically, they're also loved by the "chemical-free" crowd (even though fruit is incredibly complex chemically), and they feel healthy and natural, which is why lemon water feels healthier than plain water (it doesn't).
For some reason, every microwave cleaning guide we've published includes using a lemon or lemon juice. It's not that shocking; the citric acid contained in lemons has antimicrobial properties and lemons give a good smell. Somewhat ironically, they're also loved by the "chemical-free" crowd (even though fruit is incredibly complex chemically), and they feel healthy and natural, which is why lemon water feels healthier than plain water (it doesn't).
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Photo: Seksun Guntanid (Shutterstock)
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