Exploding water in a microwave 😱 To avoid this, it is recommended that when heating water in a microwave, you use a microwave-safe container and avoid superheating by adding a non-metallic object, such as a wooden stick or a non-metallic spoon, to the water while it is heating. This will help to create the necessary surface area for bubbles to form and prevent superheating. It's also important to heat the water in short increments, and to stir it between each increment, to ensure that the water