For more than half a century, the microwave has positioned itself as one of those appliances that many people appreciate having at home, since it allows heating or reheating different foods, without the work involved in doing it with an oven, thus temporarily or permanently dispensing with , from a gas connection. The problem is that this appliance does not resist certain habits, and it is convenient to know what you should not put in the microwave.
It is precisely for this reason that, in the following lines, we are going to reveal to you some of the very bad habits that we have in the daily use of the microwave, so that you recognize them, discover if they are part of your day to day, and start to stop them from side , before it’s too late. If not, your team suffers the consequences of exposing them to a deal they are not prepared for.
What you should not put in the microwave
Unsuitable containers
For a matter of convenience, we usually microwave food or their remains in the same containers in which we have stored them in the refrigerator, and this is a big mistake, since not all these containers are suitable to receive the waves of this appliance.
Materials such as metal, aluminum or specially designed for the cold, it is better to avoid them.
Certain foods
There are foods that it is not advisable to heat in the microwave, such as potatoes or eggs, since they can build up pressure and explode, sending mini-shock waves into the microwave, producing different levels of damage inside, until they are rendered useless.
Nothingness itself
Running the microwave empty is a terrible idea that, it is not very clear why, too many people have in their own homes, or worse, someone else’s.
When the microwave is started without food inside, it is the appliance itself that receives all the energy , and that can cause from small short circuits, to the death of the appliance, so better forget this practice that does not contribute anything at all.
Weight of more
Calculating the amount of weight that we can put in the microwave is not easy at first glance, but you will see that in its instruction manual there are concrete suggestions in this regard so, whenever you have doubts, it is better to divide the dishes or food into portions.
Stainless Steel Microwave Mugs
You might be surprised by this item, as these stainless steel mugs are advertised as microwave safe, when they actually bounce the waves off the walls. Our advice is that you heat the liquid first, and then transfer it to your steel mug.
