While you might see a microwave-safe symbol that looks like a microwave with wavy lines on it, most takeout containers will have stamped numbers on them that will indicate their ability to be ...

You can also conduct a quick test to ensure that your mug is microwave-safe. Fill it with water, then microwave for just 1 minute. Once finished, pay attention to the handle.

While plenty of kitchenware is both microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, these terms are not interchangeable. Using either term incorrectly can lead to fading, warping, or melting.

Microwaving steam-in-bag veggies, rice and other foods is a quick and convenient way to meal prep. You heat the bag for a few minutes, and the contents are ready to eat — no portioning, chopping or ...

Only microwave plastic products that are marked microwave safe. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Microwaving plastics can cause chemicals to leach into your food or drink. Unless it ...

The FDA also lists microwave-safe plastic and ceramic as suitable choices for microwaving. Look for a microwave-safe symbol on the bottom of your container to see if it's ok to microwave.

Stop buying frozen, steam-in-bag vegetables from the grocery store. Save money and time by buying fresh vegetables and steaming them with a microwave and a little cling wrap.

When in doubt, be sure to transfer your food to a microwave-safe dish. It may be safe to microwave certain types of takeout containers, but as a general rule, Gavin encouraged us not to take a chance.