1. Wrap each cucumber in a paper towel and place it in a zip-lock bag to keep it fresh for longer.
2. Store cheese or sour cream containers upside down in the fridge to create a vacuum effect, slowing bacterial growth.
3. To keep bugs out of your flour, place a mint-flavored chewing gum, wrapped in foil, inside the flour bag.
4. For longer-lasting strawberries, soak them in a solution of 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 3 cups of water.
5. Frozen tomatoes can be used for sauces and soups and can be stored for up to 6 months.
6. Wrap herbs in a slightly damp paper towel and place them in a plastic bag. Remember to remove the air from the bag before storing it in the fridge. Your herbs will stay fresh and crisp for several weeks.
7. Keep bread soft and mold-free by adding a celery stick to the bag.
8. To keep brown sugar soft and moist, use a gummy bear. Simply place one inside your brown sugar bag or container.
9. If you’ve cut an apple into slices, use a rubber band to hold the slices together, preventing the apple from turning brown.
10. If you want your avocado to ripen faster, put it in a bag with a banana. Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, which speeds up the ripening process.
11. Store dried fruit in airtight glass containers in a cool, well-ventilated area to keep them soft for longer.
12. Wrap salad leaves in foil to keep them fresh for up to four weeks.
13. To prevent berries from clumping together when frozen, freeze them individually on a tray before transferring them to a zip-lock bag.
14. Dip lemons in salt before storing them in the fridge to prolong their freshness.
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