Did you know that you’re supposed to clean your microwave’s charcoal filter? Leave it to TikTok to get the news out.
TikTok creator Mamas Know Best (@mamasknowbest) shares her microwaves filter being removed to reveal a gross pileup of oil and grime. “You’re supposed to change the filter every six months,” the video’s narration explains, while the video cuts to a shot spraying foaming soap on the inside of the cover. White suds build up over the surface area as though they’re attacking the grease.
Yes microwave filters can have bad odors from the air circulation. This can keep your food from smelling and tasting fresh. To fix remove the fuzzy scum-filled filter and let it soak in a sink filled with soap and water. Then they thoroughly scrub its cover and the surrounding areas in the microwave. After rinsing and drying the filter and its cover, pop it back into the appliance. Your next meal may even taste better!
Key is, not all microwaves require filters. If filter cleaning every six months isn’t for you, it may be best to find a microwave that doesn’t need one.
