Did you know that most Styrofoam boxes fast food joints give you aren’t microwave friendly either? Be sure to check for any microwave non-nos, or you’ll end up having to buy another one.

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Before you bake your potato, a word of caution – stab you potatoes to make little air holes for air to escape and prevent the potato from exploding.

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Most plastic, like your favorite travel tumblers, aren’t safe to microwave and store food in either!

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Even chilies aren’t – to stay safe, prevent from microwaving any raw fruits and veggies in general (except yams, potatoes and sweet potatoes).

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Lastly, turn your microwave off when you’re not using it. Leaving it on could damage it – and shorten its lifespan in your kitchen!

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