Let’s face it, not many people actually enjoy cleaning.

Sure, there is a sense of satisfaction that comes with having cleaned.

You may also feel thoroughly accomplished if you’ve let things go for a while.

Cleaning microwave

The kitchen is one of the most highly trafficked as well as bacteria-laden rooms.

According toFood & Wine, it may even be “dirtier than a toilet seat.”

Let that sink in a bit.

Dirty microwave

Then, it’s probably the fridge and the stove, buthow often do you clean your microwave?

Here’s why regularly cleaning your microwave is important.

What happens when a microwave gets dirty?

Defrosting chicken in microwave

With repeated use, it’s inevitable that your microwave will get dirty.

Defrosting meat calls for immediate clean-up

Another thing to consider iswhen you defrost frozen raw meat.

Any residual meat juice needs to be cleaned up and disinfected right away.

Simply using the microwave does not kill bacteria.

Ironically, the dirtiest part of the microwave may not even be the inside.

The handle is by far dirtier.