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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.

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[–] Shawdow194@kbin.run 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

That makes sense that some degree of bacteria survives - even if its minuscule. Like how any disinfectant is only 99.9% effective

Imagine how tough the surviving organisms are to be able to survive that...

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 7 points 9 months ago

Welcome to the salty microwave, how tough are you?

I’m the 0.01%

[–] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Tardigrades

Tardigrades everywhere.