5 mistakes not to make with your fridge

The refrigerator is an everyday product that has become essential, because it allows us to preserve our food for a long time and without risk to health. That’s why you have to choose it well. But it’s not easy since the choices are… let’s say very varied. First, consider your budget. Today, you can find second-hand fridges for less than 100 euros. If you want it new, count at least 180 euros for a medium-sized fridge. Then you have to consider what you’re going to use it for. People who consume a lot of frozen products should bet on a fridge with a large freezer compartment placed at the bottom. Those who prefer fresh products will be more won over by a fridge with a freezer compartment located at the top, because there will be more space to store fresh products.

Once you have acquired your refrigerator, it must be used well so that it works as long as possible and in the best possible way. Here are 5 mistakes not to make with your fridge.

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Not storing your food properly

The fridge must be organized in a certain way so that the food is well preserved. Yes yes, you can’t put everything in just any place because the degree of cold is not the same depending on the floor. In most refrigerators, on the highest shelf, we find the coldest zone. Thus, it is advisable to place your meat and fish there: fragile products. Then, you can put your dairy products on the second floor, then your products started in cellophane like the rest of the gratin and finally your vegetables and fruits in the or bottom bin. The latter are on the bottom because they do not need to be kept in very cold temperatures.

Leaving the door open too long

This may sound silly, but it needs to be remembered. The refrigerator is not made to stay open for long minutes. So, avoid thinking about your recipe or what you need by keeping the door open, think about it beforehand.

Not cleaning it regularly enough

Like all household appliances, the fridge needs to be cleaned regularly. I would even say that it should be used more often because it comes into contact with your food. One would think that since the fridge is cold, no bacteria develop there. But it’s wrong ! So once a week you can empty your device and wash it thoroughly. First remove all food, then glass shelves and spray white vinegar on them before scrubbing with a sponge.

Store your food with its packaging

The plastic and cardboard packaging of foods you buy in supermarkets can be the breeding ground for many bacteria. In addition, they prevent the cold from circulating well around the food. So, when you buy yogurts for example, remember to remove the cardboard part. When you buy fruit or vegetables, place them in a storage box or in the tray provided for this purpose and do not leave them in their bag, for example.

Overload the fridge

For the cold to circulate well, you must not overload your refrigerator. Thus, if you buy in large quantities, you should not put everything in your device or have another one to avoid traffic jams. If, for example, you buy bottles of orange juice, place only one entity in the fridge door.

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