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Every once in a while, we will encounter a life-changing cleaning technique, which really surprised us. We just stumbled upon a particularly interesting technique while perusing the TikTok feed.

Until recently, we didn’t even know that some microwave filters needed to be replaced every few months, but TikTok user @mamasknowbest set a record last month in a strange and mesmerizing video that shows her waiting for her When cleaning the filter to replace an arriving mail.

In the video, the social media user explained that her microwave filter needs to be replaced every six months and showed her fans how to extend the life of her current filter through cleaning.

First, she removed the protective cover from the top of the microwave oven, and then opened a filter with a lot of sticky material on it. Then she sprayed the lid with detergent and removed the dirty filter, then immersed it in a sink filled with soap and water and shook it several times.

Next, she scrubbed the top of the microwave oven (near the vent) with a soap sponge and did the same with the protective cover. Soon, she rinsed everything, put everything back in place, and showed off the squeaky clean filter and microwave.

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The social media user admitted that she "completely forgot" the cleaning skills in the headline, but we must praise her because we didn't know that we even had to replace the microwave filter.

It seems that we are not the only ones who are fascinated by weird soothing videos. Since its release in early October, it has been viewed more than 2.8 million times!

After watching the video, Today’s Food wants to know whether our own microwave oven has a filter, and if so, whether good old soap and water can clean it well. Therefore, we contacted lifestyle expert Jill Bauer for inside information.

“The countertop microwave oven does not have a filter that needs to be cleaned. The type of microwave oven that needs to be cleaned is the type on the stove,” she explained. "Only a microwave oven with a fan can recirculate the air back to the kitchen."

Ultra-range microwave ovens usually have both a grease filter and a charcoal filter, and they should be handled differently when replacing or cleaning them. The following are important tips from Bauer:

Lifestyle experts also added that it is always a good idea to clean the area around the filter.

"Wipe off the accumulated grease and dirt so that the filter and fan can do their job more efficiently. A good rule of thumb is to put'microwave deep cleaning' on your spring and autumn cleaning list, so you will remember to change and Clean the filter regularly," she said.

When you use it, you can use many other DIY cleaning techniques on the microwave to keep it running well. For example, you can use a mixture of water and white vinegar to clean the microwave once a week (get all the details here).

Chrissy Callahan covers a range of topics for TODAY.com, including fashion, beauty, pop culture and food. In her free time, she likes to travel, watch terrible reality shows and eat a lot of cookie dough.