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    How do I clean a microwave if it is splattered with fat?
    Violet_Potatoes
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    Whenever my microwave needs cleaning, I mix some dish soap and warm water. Simply use a dishrag to scrub out the microwave and use a second one to dry it.
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    What if I don't have paper towels or napkins?
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    If you have a brown paper grocery bag, you can tear off a piece of that and put your bacon onto it for microwaving.
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    What happens if I don't have any paper towels?
    Community Answer
    Use paper dinner napkins.
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    Can I use greaseproof paper when cooking bacon in the microwave?
    Community Answer
    I do it all the time. But I also lay a few sheets of paper towels under the bacon and one on top. This leaves absolutely no cleanup whatsoever!
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    Can I use newspaper?
    Community Answer
    No, the ink from the newspaper is not food-safe.
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    How long do I cook bacon in the microwave?
    Pointgirl 1944
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    The usual is 30-60 seconds per slice, depending on how well done you want it. The power levels of microwaves differ, so test a slice in yours to get the results you want.
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