The invention of the microwave might be one of the most amazing things to ever happen
in our lifetime.
I mean you can make popcorn, pizza pockets and cake all in the microwave.
What more could you want?
However, as handy as the microwave can be, it can’t handle everything.
So let’s take a look at the top 10 things you should never put in the microwave.
Get your fire extinguishers ready in at number 10, because we are cooking Paper bags.
I know what you are thinking, “but Landon, I make popcorn in my microwave and it is perfectly
safe.”
Well, not all paper bags have the same properties.
Popcorn bags have susceptors which is a material that is made to consume the radio waves that
are produced by the microwave.
Typical paper bags on the other hand can release toxins and fumes when they are warmed up.
And because microwaves produce heat very quickly, the bag could catch on fire.
Burning it’s way into number 9 is Chinese takeout boxes.
Typically, Chinese takeout boxes have a thin metal handle which doesn’t do well in the
microwave.
When it is heated, the wiring might cause sparks or flames so you are better off to
put your leftovers onto a microwave safe plate because you don’t want to waste an order
of that delicious sweet and sour chicken.
Coming into number 8 we have Breast milk.
Microwaving frozen breast milk will cause it to warm up unevenly which can burn the
inside of the baby’s sensitive mouth.
Other research has found that microwaving breast milk might destroy some of the breast
milk’s immune-boosting proteins, especially if it is heated on high.
Heating things up in at number 7 with Plastic containers.
Now I know for a lot of you this might come as a shock.
Most of us store our left overs in plastic containers even though it is proven to not
be the best for our health.
Many plastics contain estrogen chemicals such as BPA that can leak into our foods when the
plastic is heated.
So, in order to be safe, you should warm up your left overs directly onto a plate.
Styrofoam makes its way into number 6.
It’s no secret that Styrofoam is associated with having negative effects on our health.
Styrofoam is a type of plastic that releases harmful chemicals into your food when it is
heated.
It’s actually really surprising that so many restaurants still give us our left overs
in Styrofoam containers even though they are bad for us.
I don’t know about you but I used to put Styrofoam in the microwave all the time because
it is just convenient.
But now I’m definitely going to pour my leftovers onto a plate and warm it up that
way.
Things get dangerous in at number 5 with Aluminum foil.
Unless you want to send some sparks flying in your microwave, do not put aluminum foil
in there.
A microwave’s interior is actually made up of metal that reflects radio waves that
emit electromagnetic energy.
This energy is responsible for warming up your food.
If you were to place foil inside of your microwave, the waves would be reflected off of the foil
causing it to burn rapidly and ignite.
So basically, placing aluminum foil in your microwave can be very harmful and very dangerous.
Travel mugs slides into number 4.
Although, it might seem like a good idea or convenient way to warm up your coffee in the
morning…it’s not.
These types of mugs are typically made out of metal and the lining in the mug will prevent
heat from warming up the liquid inside and it can also damage your microwave.
If it is heated up long enough, the metal will eventually catch fire which will destroy
your prized travel mug and your microwave.
Clothing makes its way into number 3.
Don’t look at me like that.
A lot of people out there think it is a good idea to throw in their socks or shirt in the
microwave so that they can either dry it or warm them up on a cold day.
Well I have news for you, there is an invention called the dryer that does that for you and
it is a lot safer.
Microwaving your clothes could cause a fire since there is no water for the appliance
to pull energy from.
So please do not microwave your clothes in the future.
Exploding its way into number 2 is Hard-boiled eggs.
There are so many recipes all over Pinterest on how to hard boil an egg in your microwave.
Well I’m here to warn you to not do it, unless you really want to clean up an exploded
egg.
Think I’m lying?
Watch this, (play clip from 0:39-0:44 bleep out swearing) Yeah so trying to cook an egg
at such a high temperature would create a large amount of steam to form within its shell
which will lead to a very big explosion.
Finally in at our number 1 spot is Hot peppers.
Yes, this is also a thing that a lot of people on the internet like to do and I have no idea
why they would do this.
Using a microwave to heat up your hot peppers is not a very bright idea.
Not only can they possibly spark and cause a fire, but when you open the microwave, chemicals
are released from the peppers that might cause you to choke or even burn your eyes.
Think of it this way, microwaving your hot peppers is like creating pepper spray in your
microwave.
Well there you guys have it…