Food plastic wrap, also known as cling film, food wrap, and saran wrap, is a thin plastic film commonly used for sealing and securing food items in containers to keep fresh. Food Plastic wrap is sold in individual rolls or more typically sold with a roll in a box that has a cutting edge on it.

Can stretch-tite® be used in the microwave? Yes, stretch-tite can be used in the microwave, but we recommend allowing at least 1" between the wrap and the food. We also recommend that you turn back one corner of the plastic wrap to vent.

A spokesperson for Saran Wrap agrees that plastic wrap is indeed safe to use in the microwave when used as directed. Follow these tips and you'll have perfectly cooked food in the blink of an eye: To vent excess steam, turn back one corner of the wrap.

When you unroll the clingfilm, some of the electrons on the surface of one layer get pulled away onto the adjacent layer. This creates patches of positive and negative electrostatic charge. Because clingfilm is a good insulator, this charge persists for quite a while.