How can you get rid of or repair rust in a microwave?

Question

How can you get rid of or repair rust in a microwave?

Answer 1

Good idea to replace it. having exposed metal to microwaves is bad news.

It could start sparking and cause a fire. Besides, they are fairly cheap these days.

Answer 2

Yeah I agree, switch her up with a new one, wal-mart has some cheap new ones that are great. Trust me, if there is rust on the interior, who knows what is behind that sucker. It is worth replacing.

http://www.walmart.ca/wps-portal/storelo...

Answer 3

uh, throw that thing out and buy a new one.  even if you have to go to a second hand shop to get one.  microwaves are known to cause brain damage in lab rats.  dont put your health in jeopardy  

Answer 4

If the rust problem is so severe that you think it will affect how the microwave will work then replacing it is a good idea.

However, if it is just aesthetics like if there's just a rust stain on the exterior, you can do this:

1. Mix a bit of baking soda and vinegar until you get a pasty texture.

2. Get a bit of aluminum foil and crumple it with shiny side showing.

3. Dip the aluminum foil in the baking soda vinegar mixture.

4. Gently scrub the rust off the microwave.

I hope this helps. Save the earth and save appliances that are still in good working condition.