We use microwaves every day, usually multiple times a day. Apartments often come with microwaves standard, built-in to the kitchens, just as they come with refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves. Microwaves have become one of the most used cooking appliances for most of the population, but most people donβt even know a quarter of what they can actually do.
Heating up foods barely scratches the surface of their usefulness. They can help disinfect, juice, and freshen stale food, among other things. Curious to see exactly what these underappreciated contraptions can do for you? Read on to discover exactly how microwaves can make your life even easier.
Dry Herbs
Who knew the microwave could actually dry your herbs?
Juice It
You’ll need fewer lemons for recipes this way.
Poach Eggs
You’ll never have to mess with boiling water on the stove again.
Unstamp It
Retrieve stamps with ease!
Un-stale Bread
This trick will save you money on replacement bread!
Testing
This will take the guesswork out of it.
Chip Freshener
No need to toss those too hard chips any more.
No More Tears
Did you know your microwave could prevent crying?
Sponge Sanitizer
You can sanitize your sponges in just 2 minutes in the microwave.
Quicker Clean
To speed up your general microwave cleaning process, follow this tip.
Coffee Mug Scramble
Make quick and delicious scrambled eggs in a coffee cup. Check the how-to.
Paper Towel Magic
So stock up on those paper towels!
Hot Compress
This works better than just using hot water.
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Soil Sterilizer
Even gardening can benefit from the microwave!
Garlic Peeler
No more hassle with fresh garlic!
Microwave Muffin Souffle
Yep, that delicious looking treat was actually made in the microwave (in 60 seconds!). Check out how here.
Easy Cleaning
This trick will have your microwave clean in a snap!
Spice Toaster
This method is so much easier than trying to do it on the stove or in the oven.
Fruit Peeler
Peel those tricky thin skinned fruits with ease!
Uncrystalize Honey
No more need toΒ toss out that old honey!
Squash Trick
If you’ve ever had food explode in your microwave, you know how much you want to avoid that.
Sweet Softener
No more wasted brown sugar!
Quick Bean Soak
No need to change your dinner plans if you forget to soak them overnight.
Fish Dinner
Don’t be afraid of microwaving fish! Just follow this advice.
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