I've used one like that for years! And I love it, would not want to be without one! In fact, I probably ought to replace mine, I've had it almost as long as I've had a microwave. Which is a very long time. . . . .

Rusty

My son and I laughed the first time we saw the Hover Cover, but really, if you want to keep it handy, this attached inside the microwave. Same idea as you Moni, but with magnets added.

At my age, I try to not buy any single-purpose objects that take up space.

If you use the microwave a lot like we do, these are invaluable. I have a big one that I have had for years and I also got a nesting set that I am seeing on the Amazon page as "customers also bought" suggestions. It's a nesting set of five that I got for a dollar at a garage sale, never used. They are OK except the handle is too little to grab. I do use them though because of the assorted sizes, great for bowls and small plates.

I use something very similar. They're perfect for re-heating meat or bean dishes that pop.

Moni, thanks for posting that. We're using Saran wrap. I'd like to put less plastic in a landfill. And Rob...magnets?....hhhhmmmmmm.......

I have a small plastic cover I use for bowls and smaller plates, and a larger size for dinner plates. Mine have some discoloration now tho, from tomato based foods I think.

Oh, I don't disagree nicole. I have my suspicions about it. I don't cook with a microwave, only reheat, so I don't take things like that too seriously.

I got mine @ BBB years ago. M/W cleaning chores have been reduced to almost 0 b/c of this gadget. Enthusiastically recommend. I keep mine inside m/w at all times

eta: I keep mine upside down for easy handling

We got one very similar just a few months ago- from a school fundraiser DD was doing. It's been great, though a little awkward to store. It has kept the microwave much cleaner than before.

In the past I've sometimes used an upside down bowl over a plate, but it can be a little harder to pick up off the other plate, especially if it got hot.

I use a square of waxed paper, and then throw it out.

I don't cook in the micro either. I just warm up. I find using this cover uses less plastic as it is reusable! :)

We used to have one, but then it died. RIP microwave cover. Lol. Anyway we used to have one and I loved it. We got it from a garage sale. It looked pretty new and clean, and it was only $1. It lasted for about two years. It was great especially in the winter for warming up leftover soup!

I use paper towels. No plastic in my kitchen. :)

I have 4 of them. None cost more than $1 at Dollar Tree. Helps the food heat, keeps the micro clean.

No plastic in our microwave, glass and ceramics only.

I have the one in oklaMoni's link, and another one just like it, but about 1/2 the size. They get a lot of use. In a pinch, a coffee filter is useful to cover food as well.

I've used those styles for years. Can pick them up at the dollar store. I don't like heating plastic wrap.

Leftovers to be heated are generally in Corningware with lids. Same for steamed vegetables. If I have to reheat something on a plate just to eating temp I don't cover. Heating things in bowls that may spatter I use waxed paper. The roll of waxed paper sits by the microwave.

imstillchloecat - I'm with you. I use paper towels also. No clean up after. Just toss and enjoy. I never use plastic.

i just posted a link in the paper plate thread.

we use thiscover, its BPA free...

in regards to using plastic, you are only covering your food and your food is not touching the plastic. and you are only heating the food. of course i could be wrong about the physics but for only a minute or two i can't see the danger.

my food is always on a dish or in a glass container. we use no plastic containers only glass.

I use waxed paper over a plate or glass container. Sometimes a paper towel. No plastic for us,

We've used a plastic lid with an adjustable vent for decades.

I have some from Dollar tree, I keep forgetting I have them.

I never knew there was such a thing! I use paper towels which often don't do such a good job. I just ordered some similar to these. Thank you for this thread, Moni!

I have one from Ikea. I just keep it on top of the microwave. It saves a lot of cleaning.

I use a glass plate or a glass bowl to cover my food when I heat it in the microwave. glass on glass appeals to me more than plastic :-)

Just ordered the same one in the photo by bossyvossy from Amazon. I microwave often because I sometimes make say three lunches or breakfasts in advance so I can just grab and go in the morning.

Personally, I think that the plastic plate covers are made from plastic that is manufactured for microwave use, and is therefore safe to use.

Also, I try very hard to contribute as little as possible to the landfill. Both paper towels and wax paper do go into the garbage, and therefore, to the landfill.

Rusty

I use regular China plates, usually saucers, on top of bowls of food I'm reheating in the micro. If I have a plate in there, no cover.