I’m a cleaning pro – five things you should never put in your fridge, tomatoes go bad so much faster in there
DESPITE what many think, storing food in the fridge doesn’t always extend its shelf life.
One cleaning guru revealed the five things that will rot or leave odors if kept in the refrigerator.
Known for her home hacks and organization tips, Caroline Solomon (@neat.caroline) said there are five foods you should never put in the fridge.
The first item she said to keep on the counter was garlic.
“Garlic in the fridge can cause sprouting twice as fast as garlic stored in room temperature,” she revealed in the clip.
Onions, too, should be kept in your fruit bowl.
“Storing onions in the fridge can make them moldy and mushy.”
And if you want your tomatoes to remain fresh for summer, avoid the colder temperatures of a fridge, as this will make them “dull and mealy.”
Caroline suggested keeping them on a windowsill exposed to sunlight instead.
If you’ve ever put honey in the fridge, you know how frustrating it is to later realize it’s hard as a rock and unuseable.
“Honey can crystallize and seize up in colder temperatures, so room temperature is ideal.”
This will help it keep that sticky, ooey gooey texture that we all know and love.
And although many of us rush to store bread in the fridge to prevent mold, Caroline said you might attract another problem.
“Putting your bread in the fridge will actually speed up the process that makes it go stale.
“If you want to extend its longevity, keep it in the freezer.”