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.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Mine shouldn't since I clean that thing regularly with antibacterial cleaners. Unless it's that 0.1% of germs not annihilated by the cleaner... 🤔 Shit where's the 100% cleaner?

[–] Shard@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don't use antibacterial cleaners for general cleaning. Especially not hand soap. All you're doing is breeding a master race of resistant bacteria in your home.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

Yes. Use plain non-antibacterial soap. Or bleach if you want something stronger.