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    Hi,
    Can jam and storage jars be effectively sterilised (after proper washing) in a microwave... instead of the usual oven ways?
    Thanks,
    Keith
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  • #2
    I always sterilise jam jars in the microwave, just clean them as normal and rinse, but leave them 'wet'. then pop them into the microwave for about a minute.

    hope this helps
    Kernow rag nevra

    Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.
    Bob Dylan

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    • #3
      Just don't do what OH did and pour boiling water into a kilner jar, they explode
      I you'st to have a handle on the world .. but it BROKE!!

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      • #4
        You have to leave the jar a little bit damp, as microwaves work by heating up the water particles in food. The jar will sterilize fine this way.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by kernowyon View Post
          I always sterilise jam jars in the microwave, just clean them as normal and rinse, but leave them 'wet'. then pop them into the microwave for about a minute.

          hope this helps
          ...and whatever you do, use a cloth to pick them up - they will be VERY hot!
          Artificial Intelligence usually beats real stupidity

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          • #6
            Never thought of this. Much easier than using pan of boiling water. Will have to try it.

            Steven
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            • #7
              Ok will try this next time, I have also broken a kiln jar by pouring boiling water in. If using kiln jars is it ok to put the seals in or what is the best way to sterilise these jars.
              Gardening ..... begins with daybreak
              and ends with backache

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              • #8
                If you have a dishwasher, the jars will be sterilised after being dish-washed as the powder/tablets contain bleaching agents

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                • #9
                  Thank goodness I read this thread before I just sterilized some bottles!
                  Bernie aka DDL

                  Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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                  • #10
                    i sterilised some jars in the m/wave last year and was told to put water in them....just about blew the m/wave up - water all over the place! just use the oven now!
                    "A cat sees no good reason why it should obey another animal, even if it does stand on two legs."

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                    • #11
                      I was them and put them in the oven.

                      But I think the boiling Jam would do a good job on its own.
                      My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

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                      • #12
                        Will they get hot enough in a microwave?
                        Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it.

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                        • #13
                          Not sure how effective the microwave is for sterilizing but about a year ago I had the microwave warming some food for a couple of minutes and when I opened the door an earwig walked out.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by rana View Post
                            Not sure how effective the microwave is for sterilizing but about a year ago I had the microwave warming some food for a couple of minutes and when I opened the door an earwig walked out.
                            So not hot enough to cook an earwig then? Actually, the micro method seemed to work well for my bottles.....if I have any probs with them not being sterilised I'll let you know.
                            Bernie aka DDL

                            Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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                            • #15
                              well bernie chuck, after the bottles u gave me they look lovely and sterilised....
                              Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

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