Task

Clean the microwave

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Why this matters

Why bother?

Splatter becomes cement. Every reheat steam-lofts old food particles into whatever you're warming now. Yum?

How often

Weekly wipe; deep clean when it smells like a lab accident.

Pro tip

Bowl of water + lemon, nuke 3 min, steam wipe — almost no scrubbing.

Common mistake

Metal scrubbers on coated interiors — scratches harbor grime.

What happens if you skip

Mystery smells and the shame of guests using it.

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