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title: "I was a taught as a child that one should never put metal in a…"
date: 2025-05-11
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# I was a taught as a child that one should never put metal in a…

*May 11, 2025 · Facebook*

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I was a taught as a child that one should never put metal in a microwave. And, after I accidentally scorched the interior of my Mom\'s microwave from a forgotten fork, I\'ve not questioned the rule since.\
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Turns out, it depends. If you avoid the following, you can safely use metal containers in a microwave:\
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1. Metal objects with thin, sharp edges (forks, twist ties, crumpled foil).\
2. Multiple metal objects.\
3. Metal with deep dents or scratches.\
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There are in fact metal containers that are marketed as \"microwave safe\", such as these containers from Black and Blum:\
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[https://blackblum.com/products/meal-prep-box-set-x5](https://blackblum.com/products/meal-prep-box-set-x5){target="_blank"}\
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These IKEA containers aren\'t marketed as microwave safe, but field reports suggest they are safe in a microwave:\
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[https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/ikea-365-food-container-with-lid-rectangular-stainless-steel-silicone-s49437509/](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/ikea-365-food-container-with-lid-rectangular-stainless-steel-silicone-s49437509/){target="_blank"}\
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Here\'s a good explainer video (with links to the scientific literature):\
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