Developing a foolproof kitchen cleaning routine takes a considerable amount of time, sometimes even months. Even if you have a system down pat, chances are there are still areas of the kitchen you avoid cleaning until they're really gross, like the microwave.

Luckily, there are kitchen cleaning products that make chores fun, like the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. All it takes is a splash of water, vinegar or lemon juice and a few minutes in the microwave and this fiery little gadget will do the deep cleaning for you. Figuring out how to clean a microwave has never been easier thanks to this trending home product.

An odd but useful home product, the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner is a compact Amazon cleaning gadget that looks exactly like, well, an angry mama. The body is hollow and is designed to hold a few tablespoons of water and a dash of vinegar. The water and vinegar solution act as a powerful cleaning agent when heated up in the microwave, instantly de-scaling the microwave from tough food particles and grime. Amazon shoppers love that it saves them time cleaning and that it makes a genius gift for cooks.

All it takes is a few simple steps to fire up the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. Pop the angry mama's fiery red hair (aka the lid) off and pour a mixture of water and vinegar to the fill line. Or, you can swap the vinegar with lemon juice for a fresh aroma that will leave your microwave smelling cleaner than ever.

Snap the angry mama's hair back on (it should make a "click" sound). Place it in the microwave for five to eight minutes. As the angry mama heats up, steam will release from its head, instantly removing splatters and hard-to-clean microwave gunk. Let the angry mama cool down for a few minutes before taking it out. Play it on the safe side by removing her with a dishcloth or oven mitts.

Though it lifts away leftover food particles, you'll want to give your microwave a wipe-down after using the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to clean your microwave after using this fiery gadget.

The Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner is reusable. Simply store it in a drawer with the rest of your Amazon kitchen gadgets until it's time to clean the microwave again.

"This little helper does exactly what it is described to do," writes verified Amazon reviewer Jerry. "It’s amazingly simple. I would suggest that if you’re tired of scrubbing your microwave out and just want to lightly wipe it out, well, you need to try this out."

Vicki shares, "I used it in the microwave but instead of half vinegar and water, I added some lemon juice to the water and ran the microwave for just five minutes, instead of the seven minutes suggested. It worked like a charm and loosened all the grime...it took less than two minutes to wipe clean! Easy to use and so fun...Love it!!"

"I've been avoiding cleaning my mess of a microwave for far too long," writes verified Amazon reviewer, Shannon. "I finally caved on this little miracle. Only minor elbow grease was needed!"

If you're still scrubbing your microwave down with a wet dish cloth, it's time to upgrade your routine with the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. Find it on Amazon, Walmart, Sur La Table and The Container Store where it retails between $8 and $15.

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