It is the fastest and easiest way to preserve food. But who has ever considered how to properly store food in the freezer and what the benefits are.
Good advice is not expensive
We have addressed this question and gathered our tips here for you. To use the freezer more effectively, it’s important to defrost it regularly. We’ll show you how it’s done.
Of course, the aspect of sustainability also plays a major role in this topic. Sustainability through energy efficiency. Because a well-stocked freezer, where there is little space between items, requires less energy. This helps maintain a constant temperature. Frozen foods keep the temperature very easily due to their consistency. More electricity must be used to cool empty spaces. Therefore, you should opt for square boxes that stack well. Clearly labeled and sorted by categories, the desired food item can be found with just a few moves. With a self-created barcode, the app can support you even better, and you can immediately see how long the supplies in the freezer will last.
Inventory chart for frozen food
Do you often wonder how long frozen food remains edible? This is a valid question. We have created a chart to assist you. Of course, even here, just because the indicated time period has passed, it doesn’t mean that the food is spoiled. Why not just try it out? You’ll be surprised how much longer food can be safely consumed.
Defrosting done right!
Has a thick layer of ice formed in the freezer? Then it’s high time to defrost it. This will save you electricity and create more space for additional supplies. We’ll show you how it’s done easily.
Unpack groceries.
Turn off the refrigerator or fridge-freezer.
Empty all shelves and compartments.
Küchentücher auf dem Boden auslegen. Diese fangen das Wasser auf.
Time to defrost, let’s go. There are two methods:
Slow: Let the ice melt slowly by leaving the freezer or refrigerator doors wide open.
Keep track of supplies, groceries and durable products before small price increases turn into unnecessary extra costs.
Or try it right in your browser — no install neededJust wait. Depending on how much ice has built up in the freezer, defrosting will take some time. If you use our tip, you can check after 15 minutes to see if the ice has loosened. In the meantime, you can wash and dry the shelves or drawers.
Remove ice. Try to remove the ice carefully to avoid damage. If something is needed to scrape off, use a wooden spoon or a plastic dough scraper. Put the scraped ice into a bucket.
Wipe and clean. It’s best to clean the refrigerator with a sponge and wipe all areas with warm soapy water. Don’t forget the seal! Afterwards, wipe all surfaces with a dry cloth. Otherwise, the water freezes and ice will quickly form again.
Refill. Now put all the food back into the fridge. This saves electricity when you turn the fridge back on, as it doesn’t have to cool down to the set temperature all by itself.
Power on. Now everything is super clean again and ready at hand.
As you can see, it’s quite simple and involves little time. So let’s go, declare war on the ice.
Have fun, your Alice
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