- Multiple lid perforations allow steam to escape, which keeps food moist while splatters and messes are contained; it also has finger grips making it easy to lift
- The microwave safe cover expands to 3.5 inches but collapses to 1 inch for easy storage; Use thumbs to easily "pop up" and press to flatten
- It can be used expanded or flat on bowls; reduce waste and movement of paper towels or other wraps in microwave
- Heat Resistant up to 600 degrees F
- The large 10.5″ size fits most plates and bowls, is BPA free and dishwasher safe
Tovolo Red Collapsible Microwave Cover
Tovolo's Microwave Collapsible Food Cover helps keep food moist while preventing splatter, keeping the inside of the microwave clean. The large cover fits standard size plates and the vented holes allow the steam to release evenly preventing condensation. The collapsible feature allows for easy storage, an absolute essential kitchen tool to have.
The cover measures 10.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches tall when expanded and collapses down to 1 inch, making it easy to store. You simply use the finger grips to lift the lid and then press down to flatten. This silicone cover's durable design has multiple lid perforations to allow steam to escape and keeps food moist. All the splatter stays inside the cover keeping your microwave clean.
Features
- Durable silicone construction
- Vented holds for steam release
- Heat Resistant up to 600 degrees F
- BPA Free
- Dishwasher Safe
You no longer need paper towels to cover you bowls or plates. Reduce the waste by using this microwave cover over time and time again. The silicone is easily cleaned. Collapse the cover for easy storage. The bright red color is easy to find in your drawers and cabinets.
Benefits
- Collapsible for easy storage
- Bright red color makes cover easy to find
- Large size fits most plates and bowls
- Finger grips for easy lift
By Just plain ole me
This is a great cover. It has vent holes around the edge of the top which are completely separate from the finger *indentations*, which protects your fingers from being burned. It is sturdy, has gone throught the dishwasher many times with no problem, and bright colored-- I haven't had to search for it like our old white one. It is just the right size: wide enough for a dinner plate, but tall enough for a heaped bowl. I like the collapsible feature, but note that there is a little trick to popping it out; you have to push at a certain distance from the edge, then it pops easily. We are very satisfied!
By Harold Wolf
Verified Purchase again
Update 11.1.14, ordered a second screen. Ours is used so often it is so frequently in the dishwasher that we need 2.
We did discover if you pop a bag of corn and immediately place it on the Tovolo cover, the extreme heat of the popcorn bag's oil will lightly melt the plastic. It did not go through, so the scared screen still works.
I highly recommend buying 2 at the beginning. Or it's an item to add to an order to get the FREE shipping total needed.
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It serves as a splatter screen in the microwave, but also a cover for food sitting out, like a cake or pie (handy in the summer). Because of the steam holes in the top; when used upside down it serves as a strainer too.
It's nice that it takes up no more space than one of the dinner plates when collapsed. I store it there, with the dishes, the most frequently used option. When the fuller/taller lid is required, I've found no problem with the expanding plastic, opened by holding opposite sides with both hands then applying thumb pressure inside the edge, both sides at the same time. Pops up easily that way.
This item can take the place of 3 or 4 cooking items so for those of us who have limited cupboard space, this is ideal.
Update 11.1.14, ordered a second screen. Ours is used so often it is so frequently in the dishwasher that we need 2.
We did discover if you pop a bag of corn and immediately place it on the Tovolo cover, the extreme heat of the popcorn bag's oil will lightly melt the plastic. It did not go through, so the scared screen still works.
I highly recommend buying 2 at the beginning. Or it's an item to add to an order to get the FREE shipping total needed.
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It serves as a splatter screen in the microwave, but also a cover for food sitting out, like a cake or pie (handy in the summer). Because of the steam holes in the top; when used upside down it serves as a strainer too.
It's nice that it takes up no more space than one of the dinner plates when collapsed. I store it there, with the dishes, the most frequently used option. When the fuller/taller lid is required, I've found no problem with the expanding plastic, opened by holding opposite sides with both hands then applying thumb pressure inside the edge, both sides at the same time. Pops up easily that way.
This item can take the place of 3 or 4 cooking items so for those of us who have limited cupboard space, this is ideal.
By GadgetGirl
First it does the very basic of what it should- keep food from splattering everywhere. But what I didn't count on, which is the best bonus of all, is that because of the food being contained under the cover, it cooks the food with a little additional steam. My food has come out moist, evenly heated, and a much better texture/flavor than microwaving without it. Now I microwave everything under it, not just splatter-prone food.
I took a cue from others and just store mine in the microwave so I haven't really had to deal with whether it's easy to pop or close.
Very very happy about this purchase!
Update: Forgot to mention that the air holes will provide opportunities for small splatters to escape. Not a whole bunch, but a tomato or potato soup might still get through the holes. Just FYI... Also, it's big enough to cover a large plate. It sits on top of the plate, but unless you have food all the way to the edge, it's fine.
I took a cue from others and just store mine in the microwave so I haven't really had to deal with whether it's easy to pop or close.
Very very happy about this purchase!
Update: Forgot to mention that the air holes will provide opportunities for small splatters to escape. Not a whole bunch, but a tomato or potato soup might still get through the holes. Just FYI... Also, it's big enough to cover a large plate. It sits on top of the plate, but unless you have food all the way to the edge, it's fine.
By MOK
I've tried several over the years, and this is the best of the big ones.
Pros:
Flexible use, from flat to 3 ½ inches high.
Easy to store.
Handle is easier to use than some others.
Better ventilation (more holes) than many others.
Easy to expand: just push it out along the inner rim rather than from the middle.
Easy to clean.
Cons:
As an earlier reviewer noted, tomato sauce will stain the clear section. My cover is primarily red, and the stain doesn't bother me.
Suggestion:
For cups and small bowls I prefer the Microwave Splatter Screen, which I also bought on Amazon. It's very easy to use and to clean. This one's been splattered repeatedly by tomato sauce but the stains always wash off.
Pros:
Flexible use, from flat to 3 ½ inches high.
Easy to store.
Handle is easier to use than some others.
Better ventilation (more holes) than many others.
Easy to expand: just push it out along the inner rim rather than from the middle.
Easy to clean.
Cons:
As an earlier reviewer noted, tomato sauce will stain the clear section. My cover is primarily red, and the stain doesn't bother me.
Suggestion:
For cups and small bowls I prefer the Microwave Splatter Screen, which I also bought on Amazon. It's very easy to use and to clean. This one's been splattered repeatedly by tomato sauce but the stains always wash off.
By Free Spirit
Easy to clean, space saver, by far this is the best microwave cover I've ever bought. Just got another one for my mother-in-law too.
By Internet-addicted Shopper
This is a durable choice for a microwave food cover -- doesn't have hard, rigid plastic that can crack like others. Easily collapses for storage and uncollapses for use. To uncollapse, grasp it with the bottom facing you and push through with your thumbs while holding the lip with the rest of your fingers. This may be a little difficult the first time but it will get easier as you break it in. No more microwave splatter!
By Nelly D
Great for small microwaves but large enough for big plates... Easy to clean and prevents food from splattering. I also use it as a strainer
By Gary
My wife ordered this product and I was kind of skeptical at first but after using it for a few weeks I love the thing. Does exactly what it claims to do, stops me from having to clean out the microwave :) Definitely a great time saver for us. I also feel that it cooks food better due to it keeping in the steam and moisture.
I will warn that this gets extremely hot if you are microwaving for a few minutes so please tell everyone to be careful before removing it. It also holds a ton of moisture when used so you will need to wipe the inside off if cooking for long periods of time.
So far it has maintained good shape and can collapes down if needed for storage.
From the manufacturer:
Our Collapsible Microwave Food Cover helps keep food moist and keeps the inside of your microwave clean by preventing splatter. Big enough to fit standard size plates, but collapses to store flat.
Keeps the food splatters inside the cover for a cleaner microwave
Vented holes for steam release
Large 10.5" size fits most plates
Collapsible for easy storage
Highly recommended for everone who frequently uses a microwave
I will warn that this gets extremely hot if you are microwaving for a few minutes so please tell everyone to be careful before removing it. It also holds a ton of moisture when used so you will need to wipe the inside off if cooking for long periods of time.
So far it has maintained good shape and can collapes down if needed for storage.
From the manufacturer:
Our Collapsible Microwave Food Cover helps keep food moist and keeps the inside of your microwave clean by preventing splatter. Big enough to fit standard size plates, but collapses to store flat.
Keeps the food splatters inside the cover for a cleaner microwave
Vented holes for steam release
Large 10.5" size fits most plates
Collapsible for easy storage
Highly recommended for everone who frequently uses a microwave
By Gary Knutson
Great for heating left overs and esp popcorn. 1/4 cup popcorn, 2 table butter, 1/4 cup popcorn salt on a microwave bowl with this lid for about 6 mins. Makes baked in buttery popcorn, like old fashioned movie theater popcorn! Also 20 sec over a hotdog buns with a few drops of water makes a great steamed bun! I have now bought 7-8 of these and give them out as small gifts with the popcorn recipe! Everyone who gets this steamer lid loves it!
By Charell S
I bought this because I have 5 children and one of them decided to blow up an egg inside of the microwave. To say it was a mess would be an understatement. After this incident I really started to crack down on everyone covering their dishes in the microwave but some boils and plates don't have lids. So then we started using A LOT of paper towels amd plastic wrap. Wasteful!!! So I searched online and found this.... This saves the wasteful use of the plastic wrap and paper towels. This is big enough to cover a plate, and tall enough to cover a bowl. It's vented to allow the steam to escape. When your done it folds flat. Really impressed it's made with plastic and silicone it's so super simple to use wash and store. I just leave it in the microwave so my kids don't forget about it and in order to put their food in they have to take this out. I'm also thinking of buying a couple more these would work well to cover food outdoors for a bbq or a picnic. To keep the Flys away. Honestly I love this. It's definitely worth more than the price
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