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Organization Tips: Unusual But Effective Food Storage Methods That Really Work

Supermarket shelves are brimming with various goods that can satisfy any taste, and we frequently purchase foods that we do not intend to eat right away. Unfortunately, many of them spoil and must be discarded. Fortunately, there are simple and dependable methods for keeping your foods fresh for longer periods of time.

Keep cucumbers fresh for longer by wrapping them individually in paper towels and placing them in a plastic Ziploc bag.

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We checked this method and were pleasantly surprised. Cucumbers really stay fresh much longer.

Keep cottage cheese or sour cream containers in the fridge upside down. This creates a vacuum effect that slows down the growth of bacteria.

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To prevent flour bugs, put a piece of spearmint gum with the foil on it inside the bag.

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It turned out that grandmothers of some of our employees had been using this method for decades.

To keep berries fresh longer, rinse them with a solution made from 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 3 cups of water.

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Frozen tomatoes can be used in sauces and soups. They can be stored for up to 6 months this way.

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Wrap herbs in a slightly wet paper towel, and put them in a plastic bag, being sure to get all the air out of the bag. Then put it in the fridge. The herbs will stay fresh and won’t wither.

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When we were writing this article, we decided to check this method. A couple of weeks later, the herbs were as fresh as when we first put them in the fridge.

To keep the bread soft and mold-free, put a stick of celery in the bag.

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To keep brown sugar soft and moist, use marshmallows. Just put a few pieces in the bag or container.

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Once you’ve sliced an apple, put a rubber band around it to hold it together. It’ll keep the apple from turning brown.

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This method is really convenient, we realized that when we were taking photos of it. But the effect is short-lived. The apple won’t stay fresh for a week, for sure.

If you want your avocado to ripen faster, put it in a bag with a banana. A banana gives off high levels of ethylene thanks to which avocados will ripen faster.

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Store dry fruits in a glass airtight container in a cool place. This way, they’ll stay soft longer.

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Wrap lettuce in a piece of aluminum foil. This way, it’ll stay fresh for 4 weeks.

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We tested this method, and it proved to work. After 10 days, we took out the lettuce from the foil, and it was as fresh as before.

To prevent fresh berries from sticking together during freezing, freeze them on a plate where the berries are separate from each other first, and then put them in the bag.

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One of our employees shared her own life hack. To keep fresh the lemon that has been cut, dip it into salt and put it in the fridge.

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Do you have your own life hacks for keeping food fresh? Share them in the comments below.

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