20 Things You Never Knew Your Microwave Could Do. Your Life Is A Bit Easier Now

Microwaves are lifesavers, particularly for people who live busy lifestyles with very free minutes. Fact of the matter is, a lot of us are strapped for time these days, and microwaves gets the cooking portion done incredibly well very quickly. Yes, it has a bad reputation with some people, but make sure you're using microwave-safe products.

Without further ado, some microwave life hacks. Here are 20 things you never knew your microwave could. Your life just got a bit easier.

1. Chopping Onions

2. Reuse Stamps

3. Soften Brown Sugar

4. How To Clean Your Microwave

5. Cleaning Shortcut

6. Well-Cooked Fish

7. Homemade Dried Herbs

8. Fix Crystallized Honey

9. Instant Hot Compression

10. More Juice Out Of Your Citrus

11. How To Test If Something Is Microwave Safe

12. Prevent Soggy Sandwiches

13. Peel Garlic Quicker

14. Peel Other Foods Easier

15. Easy Poached Eggs

16. Skip Soaking Lentils and Beans Overnight

17. Re-hydrate Stale Bread

18. How To Cook Thick-Skinned Foods

19. No More Stale Chips

20. Toast Nuts and Spices