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Microwaving clothing and linens

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weitau

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Posted 5 years ago
Sat Oct 27 2007 21:32:42
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I have been nuking clothes that I think might have been contaminated or contained eggs. I figure since BB or their eggs have water content, using the microwaves to cause this water to boil will kill the b*astards. Certainly the temps will be MUCH more than 140 degrees, abit for a few seconds. But I like the visual imagery of exploding bugs too much.

*warning* don't do this with any clothing with metal parts like zippers! Also my pillow caught fire (I have a 1300 watt nuker). However I found that 100% cotton items take the heat really well.

Does anyone have thoughts on this?
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Posted 5 years ago
Sat Oct 27 2007 23:46:28
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Sounds pretty risky to me. Your clothes could catch fire in the Microwave or get scorched or turned black.

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Posted 5 years ago
Sun Oct 28 2007 0:01:20
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I think it is dangerous. This has come up before. I would not do it, personally, nor would I advise it.
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Posted 5 years ago
Mon Oct 29 2007 22:47:25
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Thanks for the replies. I think I've ruined more items that it's worth.