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Five items you should not put in a microwave

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Microwaves have been around for several years now but many of us still use them wrongly (Image: Shutterstock)

A microwave is one of the most useful household appliances but the last thing you want to do is cause any safety hazards or even start a fire in your kitchen. Microwaves have been around for several years now but many of us still use them wrongly, so here are five items that should never go inside one. 

1. Plastic containers

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