Why should you put your corks in the fridge ? Finding corks in the refrigerator… It’s the kind of thing that surprises. However the other day, at my friend Sophie’s house, I opened the fridge… And bam, I see lots of them in a cup. Surprising, right? But when she explained to me why she did that… I have to admit that this is a genius idea! Here’s why : Summary Cork stoppers eliminate bad odors Cheese, fish, onion, cauliflower… In the fridge, it’s a festival of smells! And frankly, you must have noticed, it doesn’t always smell very good. But if we also let something rot, then it’s an olfactory bomb! And I think it’s happened at least once to everyone that they forget a piece of cheese at the bottom of the refrigerator… The result is that all these bad smells attack our delicate nostrils as soon as we open the door. So how to avoid this problem and get rid of unpleasant odors ? This is where corks come into play . Combined with a few drops of essential oil, they deodorize the fridge in no time! How to do 1. Collect one or more corks from your empty bottles. 2. Pour a few drops of essential oil on top (lavender, lemon, etc.) 3. Place the caps in a dish. 4. Put the cup on a shelf in the fridge. 5. The cork in the stoppers will absorb humidity from the fridge. 6. Essential oils will give off a nice smell. Result: no more bad smells! And there you have it, you got rid of the unpleasant odors 🙂 Easy, quick and effective! No need to buy a deodorizer for the fridge! A few caps are enough. Practical and inexpensive, right? If you were wondering what to do with your old corks… Well, you’ve found it! Don’t throw them away anymore, and use them to deodorize your fridge naturally. On the other hand, it’s not worth emptying all the bottles of wine to get some 😉 Just save them as you go. Or buy them at Gifi, at Foir’fouille or in a supermarket like Carrefour or Intermarché. Don’t worry if you have too much… There are many uses for corks that will surprise you. And for optimal efficiency, you can put up to 5 or 5 in the fridge. Do you like this trick ? Receive the best ones every morning. It’s free. No spam, promised, sworn, spit! Join us Already 3 million readers! Why do corks work? Cork is a porous material that absorbs essential oils. On the other hand, it does not emit bad odors. It is not toxic and is not harmful to health. There is therefore no risk in putting it in the fridge, near the food . In addition, it resists mold and humidity without any problem. The essential oil pleasantly perfumes the fridge and eliminates bad odors. Of course, you can choose the one you like the most: lavender , lemon … But some have antibacterial properties, such as rosemary, thyme, lemongrass, eucalyptus, basil, mint… It’s ideal for cleaning up the fridge. Please note that the stoppers must be made of cork. Please note that this tip does not work with plastic ones. Of course, this doesn’t stop you from cleaning and disinfecting your fridge regularly. This is important to keep your food in a healthy environment.
