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But for the general public, the implications of the study are simpler. “A microwave is not a pure, pristine place,” Porcar says. It’s also not a pathogenic reservoir to be feared, he says. But he does recommend cleaning your kitchen microwave often — just as often as you would scrub your kitchen surfaces to eliminate potential bacteria.

  • ericjmorey@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Seems like it’s pretty much like any other surface in your kitchen, it requires regular cleaning.

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      4 months ago

      it’s like any other surface anywhere - even if you clean it regularly it will still have bacteria on it. but the thing is most bacteria are not harmful.