• Fizz@lemmy.nz
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    1 year ago

    Clean the microwave and oven. People have some filthy microwaves(mine included).

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      There's an easy(ish) way to clean one. Put about 1-1.5 cups of water into a microwave safe bowl or glass (I use Pyrex measuring cup) and microwave it for about 10+ minutes. Let the water boil really good and the hot steam will soften all the crap on the inside of the microwave. Get the cup out carefully, wipe the inside with a wet cloth, maybe spray some cleaner if oily and you're done.

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        You really want to let that water sit still for a bit before you take it out. It could have superheated (meaning a portion under the surface tension has converted to gas) and explode when disturbed.

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          Be very careful doing this. The water can become superheated and explode when the surface tension is broken. Honestly, it's probably better to find an alternative way to clean your microwave.

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            1 year ago

            Couldn't you put a little salt or something in it to make sure it has a nucleation point to start boiling

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            There's nothing special about a microwave that will superheat water. You can superheat water on a stovetop, but nobody ever says not to boil water on a stove.

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                  Not exactly the same way, because it can easily happen in a microwave, while on the stove top you’d probably need a brand-new never-used pan and purified water.

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                    I've boiled water in the microwave thousands of times, it's never been superheated. It's does not easily happen in a microwave.

                    Every time I've seen someone test out this microwave myth, they use distilled water and a new container.

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            Eh, just do what most microwaves recommend for heating liquid: put a tea spoon in there. And if you are thinking "OMFG that will explode", read about microwave and metal myths ;)

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              Metal forks are the problem. Sparking occurs between the sharp tips. Supposedly spoons are safe, but I don't have any first-hand experience with this.

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                Yeah, or aluminum, or knifes with the edge exposed. Essentially metal pieces close together, or sharp edges, both create sparks. Unless you have murder spoons, you are fine, I always put them in when I heat liquid, and the manual even says to do so.