Alternative To Glass Microwave Cover Becomes A Hit

The majority of people enjoy the benefits of microwave cooking but hate its drawbacks. The main benefit is that food is ready very rapidly. One significant drawback is that a microwave appliance can only cook one plate at a time, leaving it to go cold if more have to be cooked. The second major problem is that the food has a tendency to splatter while being cooked inside the oven. Some companies aimed to resolve this with a glass microwave cover, but this often caused a build-up of steam, leading to some people getting themselves burned when removing the cover. Monika's Marketplace, based in Sanford, FL, set out to remedy that situation and released their BPA-free plastic microwave cover with steam vent release.

A company representative from Monika's Marketplace says: "Cooking with a glass cover is nothing short of dangerous, and we were personally horrified by it. Glass is always dangerous, even if it is toughened, as it can be accidentally dropped and shatter into sharp pieces. It also heats up in the microwave, and it does not allow steam to escape. We are so happy to see that many people have now replaced their glass cover with our plastic cover that is fitted with a vent release."

The cover has a number of key benefits besides the fact that it is not made from glass. Because it has a vented steam release function, users can avoid being burned. They can also choose to leave the domed cover in place while they cook the next plate, keeping the food hot. But perhaps the greatest benefit is that it completely eliminates food splatter in the microwave.

The representative adds: "We have conducted swab tests of a number of microwaves and you would be horrified at what was found in them. Despite people's best intentions, it is almost impossible to really remove all the food splatter from the inside, and each time the microwave is used, what remains in there gets heated up again and may get into whatever food is cooking at the time."

Those interested in replacing their glass microwave cover can find Monikas Markplace microwave cover on Amazon.com.