Here are five things our experts say you should have
put in your microwave.
Number one, plastic. Of course,
it's easy to just throw that leftover container in the
microwave,
but chemicals from the plastic like BPA could leach into
your food.
So take the extra step and put last night's lasagna
on a real ceramic plate before nuking it because you're
worth it #2 metal.
This may seem like a no brainer,
but just in case, because metal reflects microwaves.
Putting anything metal or with a metal trim in there
could cause arcing sparks in your microwave or even a
fire.
And yes, aluminum foil is a metal,
which means it shouldn't be nuke #3 sharp objects.
Things that come to a point like toothpicks can spark
and start a fire.
This also includes twist ties which are double trouble because
of the metal that runs through the center #4 paper
products like paper bags or paper cups because they could
also overheat. And catch fire #5 eggs in the shell.
Steam inside the egg can build up and you could
have an explosion on your hands.
Ouch.