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Katrala

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Katrala Contributor
Katrala
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My family uses the microwave to warm up food, etc. and often that food has gluten in it.

Should I be worried to use the microwave after they have used it? Is simply wiping it down enough?

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I make sure there are no annoying scone or bagel crumbs and check the microwave "ceiling". Sometimes stuff explodes.Fortunately, most of the stuff that explodes at my house is gluten-free (Chili beans usually)

If you are worried there is something in the air, cover your food or leave the door open to air it out.

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GFreeMO
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If I have to use a microwave that has had gluten in it, I cover my food with plastic wrap and set it on top of a bunch of paper towels or I use 2 plates one that touches the microwave and one to eat off of. Also make sure to wash your hands after touching the handle or buttons before you eat.

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Katrala
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Someone told me that just being in the microwave could contaminate my food, so I wasn't sure.

I may need to use a microwave next week that is used by many people. So bringing paper plates, plastic wrap, etc. would be a good idea?

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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Someone told me that just being in the microwave could contaminate my food, so I wasn't sure.

I may need to use a microwave next week that is used by many people. So bringing paper plates, plastic wrap, etc. would be a good idea?

gluten-free or not...if the microwave is used by lots of people who don't always ( or never) clean it, cover your food well. A paper plate or 2 on the bottom and paper towels or a paper plate on top. Some plastic wrap isn't good in the microwave.

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gluten-free or not...if the microwave is used by lots of people who don't always ( or never) clean it, cover your food well. A paper plate or 2 on the bottom and paper towels or a paper plate on top. Some plastic wrap isn't good in the microwave.

Everyone uses the microwave where I work, I put papertowels down and always cover with one too, and remember if your using a lunch box to remember to wipe it out too after putting the container back, where I work there are crumbs everywhere, very messy people.

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