Clean your microwave’s mesh filter every three to six months to prevent grease buildup. Soak the mesh filter in hot soapy water with baking soda, scrub gently, rinse, and dry. Replace (don’t wash) the ...

There’s a key component to the microwave that you probably haven’t thought much about: the filter. This piece is located at the bottom of the appliance, above a stove’s burners. Its purpose is to ...