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.

  • @[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
      3•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…