What you can't reheat in the microwave: not all housewives know

28.08.2024 12:41

After microwaves became quite popular, a large number of life hacks related to their use appeared.

However, sometimes these tricks can be destructive to the equipment.

What you definitely shouldn't heat up in the microwave

Sponges for washing dishes

There are methods for disinfecting sponges that can be effective, but in this case the sponge must be placed in the microwave while still damp.

A dry accessory will simply catch fire, which will lead to equipment failure.

Containers

Only those containers that the manufacturer initially states are suitable for use in the microwave oven.

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In all other cases, this undertaking will be very dangerous.

Socks and underwear

Sometimes you hear that small clothes can be dried quickly using a microwave oven. This is very harmful advice.

If you follow this recommendation, you will simply ruin both the items themselves and the microwave.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What you definitely shouldn't heat up in the microwave
  2. Sponges for washing dishes
  3. Containers
  4. Socks and underwear