Why You Should Leave the Microwave Door Open: A Mistake Many Homeowners Make

03.03.2024 20:15

After cooking, many people close the microwave doors, forgetting about the possible negative consequences that may manifest themselves. Therefore, it is worth understanding why it is better to leave the microwave door open after cooking.

Why the doors should be open

During cooking, condensation and moisture are released. If the door is closed immediately after cooking, this moisture will accumulate on all surfaces inside.

This may not seem like a big deal, but it is a serious problem. Moisture can cause unpleasant odors, and if there is too much of it, bacteria can even start to grow inside.

To prevent moisture from accumulating, there are 2 solutions:

1) Wipe off moisture with a dry cloth.

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2) Open the door.

Of course, it is much more effective to wipe off the moisture that has accumulated. But here is where the question should be asked: who has time to constantly maintain cleanliness inside the microwave?

Sooner or later there will be no time or desire to wipe away the moisture, which leads to negative consequences.

Therefore, the simplest solution is to leave the microwave oven door open for about 20 minutes. This will allow the chamber to be well ventilated and prevent condensation from appearing on the walls.

Of course, leaving the doors open all day is also not a good idea. Balance is important in this matter, then you will be able to maintain perfect cleanliness inside.

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Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor