Five Spectacular Microwave Wonders You Never Knew Existed in Your Kitchen

Many perceive a microwave to be solely a food heating or cooking gadget. Yet, it holds a distinct potential of being a remarkably efficient dryer. Ever had soggy chips that you wish could be crisp again? Just spread them in a thin layer on a microwave-safe plate and heat them on high for around 2-3 minutes. Within moments, you'll witness your chips returning to their original crispy state. Remarkably, this "revival" technique is not isolated to chips - it applies to many other food items such as pasta and stale bread. Even your wet clothes can experience the magic of microwave drying in emergencies.

A Sparkling Clean Microwave

Did you know your microwave can possess self-cleaning capabilities? All it needs is a microwave-safe bowl filled with two cups of water and a chopped-up lemon, lime, or orange, or several tablespoons of vinegar. Set the microwave high for 5-7 minutes until it steams up. Let it cool off for a smooth 15 minutes before opening the door. Now, removing the bowl and rotating dish, all you need is to wipe its interior clean — with no elbow grease required. There's indeed a deep irony in using a machine considered solely a tool of mess creation for thorough self-cleaning operations.