Learn Which Items Are Better Out of the Fridge
Refrigerators allow you to keep food and beverages fresh and cold, but it is important to avoid placing non-food items in the refrigerator, along with some foods that do not belong there.
Food Items
Although you might think most foods go in the fridge, some of them can become inedible when placed in a cooled environment.
Bread: All types of bread can go stale faster because its starches re-crystalize in a cold environment. While at room temperature, bread will last up to seven days. Also, it can last longer if you freeze it in an air-tight container.
Coffee: The flavor of your favorite coffee (when brewed) may be affected by the condensation from the refrigerator. A better place to store it is an air-tight, dry container.
Honey: Honey crystallizes in the cold environment of a refrigerator, making it too thick for you to pour. Store it in the pantry for better results.
Jam: Jams contain an adequate amount of preservatives to remain fresh when stored in a counter, cupboard, or on the kitchen table.
Ketchup & Mustard: When refrigerated, these products will not come out of the bottle properly. You can keep them in the pantry.
Potatoes: The taste of potatoes can be affected by the moisture present in a refrigerator. Place them in a paper bag and store them in the pantry. Never use plastic bags because they trap moisture and cause premature decay.
Non-Food Items
Batteries: Forget the myth; refrigerating them does not increase their performance. It actually causes the batteries to corrode faster due to the condensation.
Nail Polish: Polish thickens due to the low temperature of the refrigerator, which makes it difficult to apply later.
Perfume: The light, moisture, and reduced temperature cause the essential oils and synthetic fragrances of perfume to break down.
In short, the best place to store all of these items is in a pantry (food items) or a drawer (non-food items) at room temperature.
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