Whether it's food, clothes, jewelry or anything else, storing things
incorrectly can cause you loads of frustration. That's why it's
essential to make sure you store your food and belongings in such a way
that it does not affect their lifespan negatively. Keep reading to find
out how to store a whole range of common things:
1. Knives
1. Knives
Most people like to keep their knives in a
kitchen drawer, however, this is not only a recipe for a nasty accident,
but it will significantly reduce their lifespan, since every time the
drawer is opened they will rub against each other, thereby dulling the
blades.
2. Apples
While keeping a bowl of apples on display
is a really good way of tricking your friends into thinking you live a
healthy lifestyle, if you actually want to eat them, you'd be better off
storing them in the fridge. If possible, you should also keep them in a
plastic bag, since the ethylene gas emitted by apples may result in
other food going bad too quickly.
3. Coffee
There is a popular belief that coffee
grounds or beans should be kept in the fridge, but this couldn't be
further from the truth since moisture from the fridge will enter into
the coffee and reduce its shelf life. We'd recommend keeping it in an
airtight container at room temperature, away from both heat and light.
4. Nuts
Nut are typically a staple in most
pantries, however, if left there for too long, they may become inedible.
Store all of your nuts in the freezer or fridge to significantly
increase their shelf life.
5. Wine Glasses
Most people store their wine glasses
rim-side down in order to prevent dust from entering. However, since a
wine glass's rim is far more fragile than the base, this may predispose
them to breakage. Simply store them the right way up, and give them a
quick rinse before you use them instead.
6. Spices
Storing your spices close to the stove,
fridge, dishwasher or any other warm place will cause their shelf life
to become significantly decreased. You'd be far better off storing them
in airtight containers at quite some distance from any sources of heat.
7. Maple Syrup
The ideal place to store maple syrup is in
your fridge and not in your pantry since this will keep it fresher for
longer. Don't worry if it begins to crystallize around the rim while in
the fridge, since as long as it’s tightly sealed it will have no effect
on the contents of the bottle itself.
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