This $6 Food Cover Ensures a Clean Microwave

We all have some household chore that we just can’t stand, and mine is cleaning. I’ll look for any trick to cut down on messes, such as this sponge holder that keeps my counters drip-free. My mom was the one who found the kitchen hack I now use nearly every single day. It’s deceptively simple and only costs $6. 

Nordic Ware Splatter Microwave Cover, Set of 2

Microwave food covers are an affordable yet effective way to keep things clean. I use Nordic Ware’s clear splatter cover almost every single day to heat up my lunch or dinner. It protects my microwave’s ceiling from bright red marinara sauce explosions and the turntable from puddles of turkey chili. Plus, it never gets too hot to touch.

Made from BPA-free, melamine-free plastic, this splatter cover is large enough to cover a 10-inch plate or bowl. In my opinion, the cover could be a little bit taller. It’s 2.2 inches high, which is a bit shallow to cover my glass bowls of mac and cheese, but even if the cover touches the food, it’s easy to rinse off. 

Speaking of cleaning (which I hate), the microwave cover is top-rack dishwasher-safe (which I love). If it ever gets pesky orange stains from my turmeric-seasoned stir-fry, it’s crystal clear by the time the dishwasher is done. 

My mom and I aren’t the only ones who rave about the microwave food covers. Nearly 23,000 Amazon shoppers gave the splatter guards five-star ratings. More than 3,000 sets were sold in the last month alone. “Cannot believe we waited this long to get one,” said one happy reviewer. “[It] has cut down the microwave cleaning immensely.”

Nordic Ware sells these clever covers in sets of two at $6 apiece. For me, it’s well worth the price of a perpetually clean microwave. 

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At the time of publishing, the price was $12.