Of all the perks provided by the internet, life-hacks, tips, tricks, and wisdoms that might otherwise be lost to the ages, are among my favorites. Whereas once we had to rely on our parents and grandparents to pass down information regarding little known techniques that could help around the home, now we have an infinite resource at our fingertips. Every day helpful information is shared online, and if you know where to look, you can benefit from it immensely.
Fortunately, we do know where to look, which means you do too (by association), and we recently stumbled upon a home-hack that we’d never seen before. It involves toilet paper and your refrigerator – an unlikely combination, we know – so read on if we’ve managed to pique your interest.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll leave it far too long before you think to give your refrigerator a proper clean. I’m forever opening my fridge door to less-than-pleasant smells after leaving my house for a few days, or finding sticky patches where something’s spilled and I haven’t cleaned up properly.
Which is why I did a double-take when I saw a particular life-hack doing the rounds on the internet recently which, as it turns out, could be the solution to my fridge woes.
Now, I’m sure I’m not the only one who experiences a musty smell upon opening the fridge from time to time. When this happens, it’s more often than not caused by the fridge itself, not whatever food happens to be inside.
As difficult as it is to believe, there’s an extremely simple solution the problem involving toilet paper.
Placing a roll of toilet paper in the refrigerator might not seem like an obvious thing to do for, well… anyone, but thanks to its absorbent properties – it’s literally designed to soak up moisture, of course – it’s reportedly great for removing odors.
Put simply, placing a roll of toilet paper in the fridge creates a trap for any excess moisture and smelly particles, turning the refrigerator into a fresher space.
The toilet paper’s absorbent nature means it will soak up any lingering odors, preventing them from circulating throughout the fridge. This not only leaves your refrigerator smelling clean and fresh, but it can also help prevent the growth of mold and mildew.
Needless to say, a roll of toilet paper is far cheaper than household cleaning products, so you’ve an added bonus there too! No more splashing out on fancy fridge deodorizers or having to deep clean your appliance on a regular basis. A simple toilet paper hack is all you need.
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I guess now you’ll know what’s going on if you ever see your respective other placing toilet roll in the fridge. It’s not a sign they’ve lost the plot, I promise – they’re just being proactive when it comes to keeping their refrigerator fresh and odor-free.
Who would have thought that something as simple and inexpensive as a roll of toilet paper could be the answer to your fridge woes? This life-hack is proof that the solutions to our everyday problems are often closer than we think.
Next time you open your refrigerator to that familiar musty smell, don’t reach for the cleaning products – grab a roll of toilet paper instead. Your nose (and your wallet) will thank you.
