Common Foods You Should Never Keep in Your Fridge

Who knows why people keep bread or cucumber in the fridge? Maybe you shouldn’t be. There are some common kitchen favorites that you might want to move out of the fridge and into the pantry. Read on to see which ones need to get into the warm air…

Jams

You actually don’t need Jam in the fridge! The preservatives will keep your jellies safe for a long time, and adding cold won’t help it much more. The best way to keep jam is by making sure you don’t contaminate it with something else, like brie cheese from a used knife.

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The More You Know

  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
  • In a pinch, like when you're traveling, you can spruce up wrinkled clothes by hanging them in the bathroom while you shower.
  • If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.