Spring Cleaning For People Who Hate Spring Cleaning

Afoma Umesi, editor of the website Oh So Spotless, saved a lot of elbow grease when she learned that microwaves are basically self-cleaning. 

"Just pop a bowl of water with some white vinegar mixed in and turn your microwave on for five to ten minutes," she shares. "The steam will soften most of the gunk and all you have to do is wipe clean."

Not only is this hack a virtually effortless way to spruce up your microwave, but you can also take on another task while it's underway.