How to make the most out of your refrigerator

Storing food in your refrigerator can be quite bewildering at times. So here are some tips that would help you to make the most of your refrigerator, and keep food longer.

You should clean your refrigerator at least once each week.You should not keep open cans in your refrigerator. This is because most of the food is usually slightly acidic in nature. When you leave open the cans and jars in the fridge, this acid can react with the metal and the air and turn your food metallic taste. You should put your Leftover canned goods in a separate clean container, cover it with a lid or cling film and notice its content and then put the date.You should also wrap any other food that is not properly sealed with a cling film or keep them in a polythene bag before putting in the fridge. Also keep all the cans and bottles securely lock. The water in your food can evaporate and form ice and icing in the fridge.Store all raw meat in the freezer or with raw vegetables in the bottom shelves. Keep all your ready to eat foods like sandwiches and cooked meat products above. This would stop any bacteria from the raw food contaminating other ready to eat food. Keep all wrapped up neatly.It is also recommended that you do not overload your refrigerator. Leave plenty of space for good air circulation.Periodically check and ensure that your refrigerator temperature remains between 1? 4? C and C.Also vacuum your refrigerator condenser coils at least once each year. Pull out your refrigerator from the wall or (in some models) clean it from the fridge. It will ensure that your refrigerator will run shorter cycles.

Your refrigerator is your kitchen life-line, if you want it to last longer and function better, effectively, you must regularly take care of it; it's really not a big issue if you can change your habits.

You can read more interesting tips on safe cooking and storing your food at Carlton training website.

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Emma Phelps has published 8 articles. Article written on 25 March, 2013. Word count: 343