Lysol on microwave, how to clean off?

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Honestly, I’m still learning about some cleaning products. I made an approximately 10% Lysol 90% water solution, dipped a small paper towel into it, and wiped all exterior sides (no interior) of a microwave (redipping up to 5 times as needed). I now realize I shouldn’t have wiped areas with vents. After about 10min I washed all sides with water. I’ve been rewashing with water the sides each day since. I read perhaps Lysol is inert when dry. What should I do additionally to try to make it safe to use? How long should I wait before using it?



Best Answer

To further @Tetsujin's answer.

The Lysol product you have specified as Lysol Clean & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner is made of a number of active ingredients. The primary decontaminating component is Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. This is a member of what are known as Quaternary Ammonium Compounds or Quaternary Ammonium Cations (QACs). These are all very effective disinfectants against most bacterial pathogens and a wide range of viruses (including SARS-CoV-2 the cause of COVID-19 - see the list and concentrations here). There are a bunch of other things in there too, but most of it is ingredients that allow the QACs to work better, this includes the alcohols (surfactant), EDTA and Tetraborate (mineral sequestering - for hard water, which can inhibit QACs), or ways to make it smell nicer or look pretty.

QACs are generally irritants - they make your skin red and itchy, but they can also cause more severe damage on more sensitive tissues such as lungs, eyes and intestines if inhaled or swallowed. Generally these compounds are safe to use on hard surfaces like your microwave, but not on porous surfaces because the porous surfaces can absorb the disinfectant. Note that they are pretty common as bacteriostatics in contact storage solutions, eye-washes and nasal sprays (see Dermal section) - so the risks are relatively low.

Use of QACs on hard surfaces is fine - just wipe with water a couple of times after use will dilute it enough that it is no longer a problem for most people.

The vents on your microwave are not considered porous - porous surfaces are things with small holes that will absorb the ingredients and not allow them to be washed off easily. Examples of porous surfaces are unsealed wooden surfaces (e.g. chopping boards), sponges (you can use these for cleaning with though - just don't eat off them) and unglazed pottery/crockery. If you have used a QAC cleaner on these sorts of things, you should throw them out or re-purpose them so that you are not eating off them

Long story short - wipe with water a couple of times and you will be fine.




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Is it safe to clean your microwave with Lysol?

If you're worried about germs too\u2026 Those are the only areas you have to worry about disinfecting when it comes to your microwave, says Maker. Wipe the keypad and handle thoroughly with a disinfecting wipe or spray it with some Lysol to keep it clean.

How do you remove Lysol residue?

Sprinkle absorbent cleaning compound on the surface where the stain was, as well as the surrounding area. Place a few paper towels on top of the compound. Place a telephone book on the towels. Leave it alone for four hours, then repeat the procedure with more compound and new paper towels.

Can you clean a microwave with cleaning spray?

Use an all purpose cleaner to clean the exterior. Prevent too much cleaner from entering the microwave oven's vents by spraying cleaner onto the cloth rather than spraying directly onto the microwave's surface.

Is it safe to clean microwave with Clorox?

Avoid using bleach in your appliance Plus, bleach can damage the plastic of your machine by making it brittle. Instead, use an antibacterial wipe (or damp cloth), along with a microwave-safe cleaning product, to keep your appliance clean and hygienic.



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Answer 2

Lysol is a trade name, covering a whole family of quite different products. You will need to be more specific.

In short, though… you rinse it with more water until it's gone. If it got inside places it shouldn't, then your choice is to attempt a DIY take-apart [really not recommended] or give it to a professional… or ignore it & eventually it the smell will go away, hopefully.

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