There are people who do not like to heat food in the microwave and do not give up the good old stove. Okay, we respect if that's your case, but that's not why this appliance has no function in your life!
In fact, in addition to heating meals and making popcorn, the microwave offers us several very useful possibilities, whether it is cooking, cleaning or even solving some everyday problems. Get to know 10 unusual tricks of this device:
1. Making fruit and vegetable chips
Cut very thin slices of the chosen fruit or vegetable, place them well spread out on a sheet of paper towels and leave in the microwave for 2 minutes. Turn the slices and leave another 2 minutes. If they are not yet crispy, turn again and leave 1 more minute, repeating this step until you reach the desired point.
You can use pineapple, apple, plantain, coconut, zucchini, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, manioc and various other vegetables.
2. Enjoy all the lemon juice
Putting the lemon in the microwave for 30 seconds before squeezing it will allow you to take a lot more juice. This is because the buds come off the bark and make it easier to break them.
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3.? Frying? bacon
Place the bacon slices between two sheets of paper towels and microwave for 2 minutes at high power. If the bacon is not crispy yet, add again for another 20 seconds, repeating this step to the desired point.
4. Remove the garlic peel
Place the cloves of garlic in the microwave and leave for 8 to 15 seconds (no more so as not to burn). The shell will loosen practically on its own, avoiding the smell on your hands.
5. Eliminate crying when cutting onion
Cut the ends of the onion and place it in the microwave for 30 seconds at full power. This will prevent it from releasing volatile molecules that would irritate your eyes and make you water.
6. Sanitize sponge and sink cloths
To disinfect the sponge and sink cloths, simply place them in the microwave at the highest power for a few minutes, which will kill disease-causing bacteria. Just be careful not to use this steel wool trick.
7. Disinfect the chopping board
This tip has the same principle as the previous one: kill the bacteria at high temperature. To do this, wash the chopping board thoroughly, rub lemon and place it in the microwave at full power for 1 minute.
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8. Recover the dried mascara
If your mascara has dried up and the bottle is not yet empty for you to throw away, try placing it for 30 to 40 seconds in the microwave along with a glass of water.
9. Make hot compresses
Are you without your hot water bag? Then you can heat a damp towel for 40 to 60 seconds in the microwave. Be very careful when removing it from the appliance and always check the temperature before compressing so as not to burn yourself.
10. Clean the microwave itself
Want to clean the microwave easily after doing any of these tricks? Simply place a glass container with a tablespoon of vinegar and leave for 5 minutes at full power. Leave the appliance closed for another 3 minutes and when you open it, the dirt will be released. Use paper towels or a clean dry cloth to remove it.
Did you see how the microwave is super versatile? To take advantage of all tips safely, be sure to use only proper containers and utensils for this appliance and be very careful when removing them to avoid burns.
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