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What to do so that the refrigerator does not harm the family budget
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How to extend the life of the appliance, and at the same time reduce food waste.
Whoever says anything, the center of gravity in the kitchen is not the dining table, but the refrigerator. He stores all sorts of goodies and feeds it day or night. However, if mishandled, the refrigerator can turn into a very unprofitable friend.
UN statistics reveal sad facts. About a third of the world’s food is waste due to improper storage. If we transfer this indicator to an ordinary family, it turns out that about 25% of the food is sent to the trash only due to the fact that we do not store food in the refrigerator correctly. And the maintenance of this device is expensive and accounts for about 10% of the total electricity bill.
Approximately 25% of our food goes to trash just because we do not properly store food in the refrigerator.
Of course, manufacturers are trying to reduce energy consumption and improve food storage conditions. For example, LG’s new Door Cooling + ™ model features an innovative inverter linear compressor that reduces energy costs. And for better preservation of products, several systems and technologies are provided at once: Fresh Balancer ™ provides an optimal level of humidity, and Fresh Converter monitors the temperature.
Even and fast cooling in the model is supported by the Door Cooling + ™ technology: cold air is supplied from the top of the refrigerator. This also helps to cool hard-to-reach areas such as door baskets, which reduces the temperature difference between the door and the interior of the refrigerator compartment.
However, don’t rely on developers alone. There are some simple steps you can take to reduce waste and extend the life of your refrigerator.
Tidying up the fridge is not as difficult as it sounds, but there will be a lot of benefits. Spoiled foods can not only poison, but also spoil their neighbors. In addition, the energy consumption of the refrigerator increases with the number of products, so by removing unnecessary items, you can save on bills.
A clean refrigerator preserves food better and, again, uses less energy. It is recommended to wash it with a light soapy solution at least once a week. Pay attention to the seal, dirt loves to accumulate in it, and washing will be another reason to check it for cracks or breaks.
Purchase special storage utensils
Not all packaging in which they are sold is for storage. For example, dairy products love glass, while cheese loves foil. Do not be too lazy to transfer opened foods to containers so that they delight with freshness for a longer time. The best option is glass, it tolerates temperature changes better, and it will last longer. However, plastic containers do their job quite well. In addition, there are special bags for vegetables and fruits that increase their shelf life.