To keep the microwave clean, we use coffee filters to cover bowls of soup, oatmeal, etc. It's cheaper and easier than plastic wrap or wax paper. It's cheaper than paper towels, too. We also have a "tupperware-type" dome that can be used over and over again, but it does have to be cleaned with things that splatter, so the coffee filters are perfect for splatter items!
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Awesome idea, I never thought of it. I will be using them from now on. Thanks for sharing!!
SEADAME1/18/2011 4:16:00 AM
This is a great idea. I should encourage my co-workers to do it. The work microwave is always a science project.
MARYELLEN3011/16/2011 9:17:00 PM
And you can get them at the Dollar Store!
VMASSEY11/16/2011 1:23:00 PM
I never thought of Coffee filters. Neater that the paper towel and smaller so it will stay on the plate.
VMASSEY11/16/2011 1:23:00 PM
I never thought of Coffee filters. Neater that the paper towel and smaller so it will stay on the plate.
LIVINGONMYTERMS1/16/2011 12:49:00 PM
That is a great idea! Now if we could just get our families to do that!
VERYVIRGO1/16/2011 11:50:00 AM
This is an Excellent idea!!!! Thank you!
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