Did you know that a well-organised fridge allows you to find food quickly and prevents the door from being left open for too long? In this way, less electricity is consumed to reach the ideal temperature inside, according to the Consumer Protection Agency.
The truth is that a well-organised fridge allows you to find food quickly, preventing the door from being left open for too long. In this way, less electricity is consumed to reach the ideal temperature inside, DECO Proteste emphasises.
So, once you've packed the food, distribute it among the different shelves, taking into account the cold zones. For example, raw meat and fish require lower temperatures than fruit and vegetables.
According to consumer protection, the top shelf should contain yoghurts, cream, cheese, jams and mayonnaise. The middle shelf is where you'll find ham and cold cuts, open tinned food and cakes.
The area above the drawers should hold raw meat, seafood and fish, soup and cooked dishes. As far as the drawers are concerned, you should make room for fresh fruit and vegetables.
The fridge door, on the other hand, is where milk, juice, butter, margarine, drinks and eggs should be kept. It should be emphasised that these should be stored with the thinner end facing downwards and not washed. This is because water destroys the protective film and opens the door to micro-organisms, explains DECO.
Finally, in the freezer, food should be organised logically, according to consumer protection. For example, one drawer for meat and fish, another for vegetables, and so on. Don't forget to identify the food and write down the date it was frozen, so that the oldest food is consumed first.
Food hygiene and preservation
To avoid hygiene and food preservation problems, you should thoroughly clean the fridge and freezer every six months. Simply wash with hot water and dishwashing detergent or, to disinfect the surfaces (better), use vinegar or lemon.
To reduce odours and prevent microbiological contamination that could cause food infections, choose to store food on the shelves in hermetically sealed boxes and bags. Finally, try not to fill the fridge (too much), as the circulation of cold air helps to maintain a good temperature (between 3°C and 5°C).
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