Survey of bacteria living inside household and laboratory appliances finds a robust ecosystem.

From the article:

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.

  • @CarbonatedPastaSauceEnglish
    5•1 month ago

    No the fuck it does not. I’m one of those people that actually cleans theirs. Seeing any kind of spill in the microwave, or stuff on the walls, grosses me out.

    • @[email protected]
      21•1 month ago

      this isnt about spills. the point is that microwaves arent self-cleaning on a microbial level. even if your microwaves looks prestine, it could still house a lot of bacteria that are capable of surviving radiation.

      • @ericjmoreyEnglish
        2•1 month ago

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

        • @acosmichippoEnglish
          2•1 month 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.

      • @SendMePhotos
        1•1 month ago

        I don’t like external bacteria that can survive radiation…