From time to time, households require some general cleaning to ensure tidiness at home. Housing both raw and cooked food, as well as drinks and condiments, your refrigerator is one vital appliance that should be kept clean at all times. Condura recognizes that a good refrigerator is an investment for any household. That’s why their Home Prima and Home Ultima series are specifically designed to cater to Filipino homes and their needs. The range comes with eco-friendly refrigerant, which provides a natural refrigerant with low environmental impact and zeroes ozone depletion potential. Caring for the environment, through your choice of appliance, has never been easier with Condura. The Home Ultima series, in particular, offers a wide range of high-performance refrigerators that suits your style and your budget. If you have a large family and need more storage then a two-door fridge or even a multi-door unit may suit you. There are also bottom freezers and inverter style options for you to choose from. It’s also important to know when you are going to clean your refrigerator. Given how cleanliness has taken on another level with the pandemic, cleaning your refrigerator a week or at least every other week is essential to ensure safety, cleanliness, and sanitation. Here are five DIY solutions when cleaning your fridge:

1. Dishwashing soap and warm water solution Always start by turning off your fridge taking out all the items, as well as the shelves and drawers from the appliance. Fill a basin with part warm water and part dishwashing liquid soap and soak a microfiber cloth or a sponge before wiping all surface areas of the refrigerator. Leave the solution for at least 5-10 minutes. Soak another cloth or sponge in warm water to rinse. Do the same process for the shelves and drawers. Never use disinfectants like bleach when cleaning your refrigerator. Bleach functions as oxidizers and is a strong and effective disinfectant so it can affect the items that you put within your ref. Even if you dilute it with water, it might still affect the food and eventually to your health. Also, never mix bleach with another chemical. If mixed with another staple household cleaner ammonia, can cause toxic fumes or in some cases an explosion.

1. Baking soda trick A little cleaning trick when you have a fridge that smells is to place a small amount of baking soda on the bottom or where the stink is coming from. Baking soda acts as deodorizers so placing 1 cup of baking soda at the bottom part of your fridge can help neutralize the smell. Make sure to replace the baking soda every three months. Of course, you also have to check for expired items or spoiled food that you might be storing in your ref that’s causing any unpleasant odor. Milk leaks, in particular, create a pungent odor so be sure to regularly check products in your refrigerator and throw anything that’s out of date or spoiled. If your ref has stubborn stains, try mixing a small amount of baking soda with water to produce a thick paste-like material. Apply the paste to the stain at letting it rest for 30 minutes before wiping it with a damp cloth or sponge.

1. Vinegar is a natural cleaner For a chemical-free refrigerator cleaner, try diluting 1 cup of white vinegar with 2 cups of hot water and put in a spray bottle. You can add a bit of lemon essential oil for a fresh citrus scent. Spray the mixture inside the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-3 minutes then wipe any food stains or splatters with a damp cloth. You can also use this solution to clean drawers and shelves. If there are stains, you can scrub it using a good quality sponge. If the shelves are made of glass, let them adjust to room temperature first before cleaning. The hot water and vinegar solution will help loosen stains, kill bacteria, and eliminate undesirable odors in your fridge. You can also spray the front of your refrigerator with the homemade solution and wipe it with a damp cloth after. You can use this solution to clean other appliances as well as your microwave.

1. Multipurpose wipes for easy cleaning If you need to quickly clean your ref or just sanitize a particular area then using multipurpose wipes can do the trick. Wipes can easily remove visible dirt and grease and can be a perfect solution for spills. If doing a deep-cleaning using wipes, best to start from the top and work your way down so you don’t spend time cleaning drips and spills. You can use anti-bacterial cleaners but make sure that it’s safe to use to clean a refrigerator. Some kitchen cleaners can be very strong because they contain chemicals that kill germs that build up in the kitchen area. Always follow the instructions on the cleaning product label. Remember that food absorbs odors so it’s better to use unscented cleaners.

1. Check and double-check As a family, everyone must maintain the cleanliness of the refrigerator. So clean any spills as soon as you see one because spills tend to drip on other items inside your ref and can spoil or damage them. Wash your hands before and after cleaning your refrigerator and make sure to use gloves while cleaning it. Make sure to sanitize the handle properly because the refrigerator is opened multiple times in a day by different members of the household so handles must get special attention in the cleaning department. Always check if you hear something wrong with the motor every time you clean and check the fridge lights for issue every time you clean. To check for leaks, try placing a flashlight inside the ref and close the door. Do this while the house lights are turned off and if you see any light from the ref escape, there could be a potential leak.

Maintaining the cleanliness of your fridge is important to keep the health and safety of your family in check. It’s important to have a sanitized and well-functioning fridge to sustain the quality and freshness of our food so make it a habit to clean your refrigerators thoroughly and regularly.

Household chores are tedious and time-consuming. With lots of work on your plate, you barely have the time and energy to put into it. And then, there’s your fridge. It’s stuffed and brimming with food, it’s stuck, and the door won’t close itself shut. Even worse is that your long-forgotten dairy spread has become stale and is already emitting a pungent smell inside the refrigerator. Now, you have no excuse; you need to clean the fridge. Cleaning the fridge is an entire chore in itself. It requires the kind of attention you would normally give when cleaning a house or a room: you need to wipe, clean, and rearrange. You basically have to turn it upside down to make sure no stones are left unturned. As intimidating as it sounds, there are ways to make your efforts last. You just need a little creativity and a little out-of-the-box thinking to make it happen. Planning to do a general refrigerator cleaning soon? Try some of these awesome hacks and prepare to be amazed! Cleaning In cleaning your refrigerator, you have to be thorough. You must make sure that no grime or dirt is left behind in your unit’s interior and exterior. This leftover grime and dirt often become a breeding ground of bacteria that can ruin and degrade the quality and lifespan of your food. Here’s what you can do:

1. Create your own surface-friendly solution. Your cleaning solution will be a huge part of your success, so make sure that you use a solution that’s effective and won’t be harsh to your fridge’s interior at the same time. One of the most common tricks in appliance cleaning is combining a gallon of hot water with 1 cup of clear ammonia, ½-cup vinegar, and ¼-cup baking soda. You can pour the solution into a spray bottle, or use it from a bowl with a sponge. This no-rinse formula effectively removes greases, prevents mold and mildew.
2. Remove stubborn spills and stains with hot water. A cleaning solution may degrease your fridge when it’s oily, but some stains and residues can be tricky. For that matter, dipping a cloth with hot water can soften such sticky residues from your fridge.
3. Or use toothpaste to remove tougher stains. If you need a little something that can soften stains and leave a pleasant smell, try using toothpaste. Toothpaste is a gentle abrasive that can remove stains effectively and leave a clean menthol or fruity scent.
4. Don’t forget the removable parts. In case you forget, your fridge comes with removal trays for easy storage. Remove them, soak them, and wipe them clean as well. Dirt and grime tend to accumulate in tight corner spots, so make sure you don’t take shortcuts.

Line your shelves with easy-to-clean mats. When you’re cleaning your storage trays and shelves, take it as an opportunity to improve your cleaning methods. Before you return them, try lining them up with waterproof mats. In this way, drips from foods won’t drip to other levels or sections. Should it get messy, it will be easier to take out the linings and wipe them clean until your next cleaning schedule.

1. Label the doors. If you’re not the only one using your fridge, it’s hard to control what goes into each storage and section. So, before you conclude your general fridge cleaning, make sure you label the doors to guide users on how to store their foods and snacks properly.
2. Label everything. To take this a step further, you may label all food containers to make it easier to find particular food and snack items. Labeling items in the fridge will avoid one from foraging that can leave it in total disarray. Make sure that you use baskets and containers to sort all your fridge’s contents. Fruits and vegetables go together, as well as milk and dairy. You can also allocate a section for perishables or food that’s near-expiry and mark them as a priority.
3. Use plastic bins in your drawer freezer. If you put a lot of items in your drawer freezer, you tend to push some items deep in the back. When this happens, it often leaves some items out of your attention until they’re no longer of use. However, you can prevent such from happening if you put plastic bin organizers on the drawer. In that way, you can pull out the bins quickly and easily audit your stocks.
4. Use six-pack containers to organize the door shelves. Another thing that you can do to keep your fridge tidy is to use six-pack containers that usually come with your beer cans or bottles. These containers can hold your bottles in place and can maximize the space of your shelves.

1. Another thing that you can do to keep your fridge tidy is to use six-pack containers that usually come with your beer cans or bottles. These containers can hold your bottles in place and can maximize the space on your shelves.
2. Keep a container of activated carbon to absorb the odors. Activated charcoal is a pure carbon that absorbs all organic molecules. It has the property to absorb all smelly particles that it encounters in its surroundings. You can buy small packets of activated charcoal in specialty stores, or you can use an old sock (make sure it’s clean and dry!), fill it with activated charcoal, seal it shut, and leave it inside the fridge. It can last for a month or two, so make sure to replace them regularly.
3. Eliminate lingering odors with brown paper bag. After some time, your vegetable bin organizers will develop a lingering odor from the vegetables themselves. If you do not have the time to wash the bins, you can try putting pieces of crumpled brown paper bag inside for 48hrs. The paper should be able to absorb the odor.
4. Use vanilla extract to eliminate odors faster. If odorless isn’t enough, try scenting your fridge with vanilla extract. Just pour some in a cotton ball and swab the corners of your refrigerator. You can also use orange and lemon extracts as alternatives.

Storage Even after you have cleaned your refrigerator unit, what you do with your resources still count. If you don’t pay attention to your storage practices and habits, you’re bound to make the same mistakes and find yourself in the same dilemma. Reassess your storage habits and find inspiration from these storage tips:

1. Mason jars are the best way to keep salads. If you want your salad to last longer, you better start keeping them in mason jars. Jars can keep vegetables preserved for longer because it helps the contents stay untouched even after so many users have accessed the fridge. Vegetables are vulnerable to organisms, so you have to put them in places where contamination can be controlled.
2. Store the milk in the middle compartment. If you’re usually storing milk near doors, then you are doing it wrong. The fluctuating temperature around doors isn’t exactly suitable for milk products. You should store them somewhere in the middle for best results.
3. Meat and fish belong at the bottom. If you don’t know this yet, then we’re telling you: Meat and fish should be stored at the bottom to prevent unwanted drips. However, this would only work if your freezer is at the bottom; if not, you can use wraps as an alternative for the meantime. Wrap your meat with cling wrap before storing them so that it won’t drip too much all over your fridge.Meanwhile, if you’d want to consider bottom freezer refrigerator units, you may check:
4. Don’t slice your food until you are ready to consume it. Chopped meat, fruits, and vegetables are more prone to spoilage and contamination, so don’t cut them up until you’re all ready to use them and eat them. The same also applies to milk and cheese products.
5. Keep a roll of masking tape and a sharpie near the fridge. You’ll never know when you’ll feel the urge to do your grocery or buy some food. Make sure you have tape and a sharpie readily available if you need to store perishable stuff. In this way, you can write expiration dates, so the people you live with will know which ones they’d need to consume first.

Congratulations! Your fridge should be clean and tidy. Cleanliness, in general, is one way to improve your mood and energy. It’s also a huge factor in your health, so it’s only right that you strive for it in every facet of your life. It doesn’t matter whether you start with your room or your fridge as long as you start. Don’t forget to bookmark or take note of all these hacks, so you’d be able to apply them the next time you clean your fridge. It’ll be good if you will set a schedule at least bi-monthly for cleaning your refrigerator separately. Or, if you want to do away with extra work on your fridge, consider replacing it with a unit that has more room and storage for all your goods. Condura should be on the top of your list when it comes to refrigerators. Condura offers a wide array of sophisticated refrigerator units that can suit different lifestyle needs. You can choose from different sizes and functionality. One thing that you will notice is that their refrigerators are adequately spaced, which is a plus. Spacious refrigerators are easier to clean and organize, it also doesn’t stuff easy so you won’t need to clean it as often. If you want to know more about Condura refrigerators, visit: https://condura.com/collections/refrigerators

Summer is here! For those with a home-based negosyo, such as a sari-sari store, this season means more opportunities to sell ice-cold drinks. However, warmer weather also means that your refrigerator may be working harder to cool the food inside. To help your fridge cool faster, you need to keep a regular cleaning and maintenance. If you don’t know where to start, then fret not. Here is a helpful guide to refrigerator cleaning.

A refrigerator should be cleaned every 3-4 months. Since new items are being placed inside, some contents spill and the interior will begin to accumulate dirt and food residue. As a sari-sari store owner, your refrigerator is one of your most important appliances, which is why it deserves regular upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance. The first thing that you have to do is to take out all the items. You may put them inside a cooler so that they won’t spoil. Afterward, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove the shelves and drawers and wash them with soap and water. You can then wipe up spills with a damp cloth with a bit of dishwashing liquid. Make sure everything is dry before plugging the fridge and turning it back on.

You can use microfiber cloth, clean rags, or an old t-shirt to wipe your refrigerator. You can also use an old toothbrush to reach all crevices and corners. If you think that dishwashing soap is too much, you can also use baking soda. Mix 1 part of baking soda with 7 parts of hot water. Stir until you can see that all of the baking soda is dissolved. You may also pour the mix into an empty squirt bottle so you can reach all corners and areas. Otherwise, You can dip your clean dish towel into a water or soda mix. You may even leave a bowl of baking soda inside the refrigerator to neutralize all odors. Aside from baking soda, you can also use white vinegar. Make sure to dilute it with an equal amount of water. Vinegar is good at taking out stains and killing bacteria. Be warned, though, that the smell may linger for a while.

Don’t forget to also clean your refrigerator’s freezer. To start, defrost your fridge to clear all the ice build up. Then, turn the unit off and unplug it. Wait until the interior of the freezer is dry. However, You may also choose a no frost refrigerator. Afterward, you may then use a clean damp rag (and a cleaning agent – this can be dishwashing liquid, baking soda with water, or diluted vinegar) . If you see that there are spills and stains, you can use a spray cleaner. You may also use a deodorizer to neutralize all odors. If you want to make refrigerator cleaning easier, then you might want to invest in a good no-frost refrigerator such as the Negosyo No Frost Inverter Pro from Condura Philippines! Learn more about our wide-array of No-Frost refrigerators for business and home use through our informative video:

Aside from cleaning your fridge, this whole refrigerator maintenance would not be complete without cleaning the refrigerator’s exterior. One thing that you must not forget is to clean the refrigerator coils. A buildup of debris on the condenser coils is one of the most common causes of refrigerator problems. Also, this leads to a higher electricity bill as blocked coils cause your fridge to work harder. To clean the coils, you must first locate them. Move the fridge so you can have better access to the coils. They are usually at the back of the refrigerator unit, though some models have them at the bottom. Make sure to turn off the fridge and unplug the unit. You may then use a vacuum to clean out the dust and debris that have accumulated. Use a smaller nozzle to get to the nooks and crannies. Then, you can use a long-handled brush to scrape and brush away the more stubborn particles that are stuck on the coils. This is important as vacuuming will not take out all the dirt that has built up on the condenser coils. Do one last round of vacuuming after brushing the coils. Also, wipe the area underneath the unit before placing it back on its spot. After putting it back, take the time to check your refrigerator’s location. Make sure to place your unit in an area with a stable temperature. Fluctuations in the area’s temperature will make your fridge work harder. Check if it’s close to other appliances that emit heat, such as stoves and dryers. Also, make sure that the unit is away from direct sunlight. You should also ensure that there is enough space for air to flow between the freezer and the wall. Placing a three-inch gap is good and ensures that the warm air flows out. Otherwise, the coils may get damaged due to heat build-up.

Now that you know how often you should clean your fridge and you also have a guide to cleaning your refrigerator, you should maintain a regular cleaning schedule. This helps with refrigerator maintenance, which leads to longevity and reduced electricity bills. You also have to make sure to only partner with the best for your negosyo. Condura Refrigerator Philippines will help you grow your business to greater heights. Condura aims to provide the best products to fulfill the needs of Filipinos, and Condura refrigerators and freezers come with a Real Negosyo Warranty. Dream big and partner with the company that provides service with malasakit!

Picture this: You have just launched your new food business. You’ve carefully studied the recipes. You have meticulously sourced your ingredients. You have marketed your products. You’ve prepared your food products with diligence and passion. You send them out to your customers. Feedback comes, and your customers tell you that the food smells and tastes strange. You go back to your recipes and check if you missed anything. However, the problem is not related to your food preparation. The problem may lie in the type of refrigerator that you use. Many types of Filipino dishes and desserts are very flavorful. However, this also means that many of them have a strong odor. When these are stored in the refrigerator, their smell might mix with other food items. The odor may also linger inside the fridge. When this happens, the food that you place inside will have a strange smell and taste. This situation is not good for any type of food business. Worry no more! Condura refrigerators got you! Here comes the magic of double-cooling technology. A double-cooling refrigerator provides a solution to minimizing odors.

Double-cooling technology controls the refrigerator and freezer independently. It has two separate evaporators and a more precise electronic control. This not only helps maintain the desired temperature in the refrigerator and freezer but also prevents the smell of different food items from mixing with one another. In short, one compressor connects to two separate evaporator systems. One is a closed system for cooling the refrigerator, while a different closed system is used for the freezer. This technology is different from the usual refrigeration technology. And though double-cooling technology isn’t new, it has now become more affordable.

Housekeeping is an inescapable job for most homeowners. Whether you live with your family or live alone, you are always responsible for several household chores. Usually, household chores rest solely on sweeping floors, dusting off areas, washing dishes, and the likes, but an effective housekeeping work does more than just that. While often tedious and time-consuming, housekeeping does not have to be a chore. It does not have to be repetitive; and, it does not have to break your back, especially in the kitchen. Normally, you would like to book a cleaner or helper to reduce your problems, but sometimes, all you need is the proper piece of equipment or a quality appliance. Apparently, choosing the right appliance can make household chores easier. Many items should be on your list, but one of your priorities should be an efficient refrigerator. Whether you believe it or not, the fridge plays a huge role in your kitchen’s orderliness, so it’s important to equip your home with the best refrigerator. If you think this sounds patronizing, continue reading, and find out how a quality refrigerator can benefit your life.

1. You will not have to clean it as often

If you find yourself often having to turn your ref upside down just to fit all your stocks and essentials, then your ref might be inefficient to accommodate all your household requirements. Whenever you do your grocery and do some kitchen works, it is impossible to avoid moving stuff around the refrigerator. Still, it would also be annoying to have to arrange it every single time. That is the difference a quality refrigerator could make in your day-to-day life. A quality refrigerator goes beyond durability and function; it has to have a significant space and compartments to be able to accommodate all your stuff. When a refrigerator is designed with good and appropriate storage system, it will take a week or two before it becomes too stuffed and screams for your attention. If that’s the case, then you won’t have to waste away your time having to reorganize your fridge constantly. You will be able to allocate all those extra time to other things worth doing. So, next time you buy a refrigerator, look for units that have a fair amount of storage and shelving. These things create a system not only inside the fridge but also in your usage of it.

2. You will save on food

One of the most important uses of a refrigerator is food storage. Stocking and saving up meals that can be reheated for later consumption is typical in any Filipino household. However, all stored food does not always end up in the dining table. Sometimes, the food goes bad even inside the controlled temperature of the fridge. If this happens to you frequently, then your fridge isn’t doing its job correctly. A quality refrigerator always has consistent temperature and sound insulation to ensure food quality and longevity. If you have one, you can proceed with your life with less worry about food wastage.

3. You can save money on electric bills

In choosing refrigerators, wattage consumption is one of the things that must be carefully considered. Having a refrigerator that’s energy-efficient can save you extra cash on your energy bills. Your refrigerator will most likely be working 24/7, so it will have that much impact on your total household energy consumption. For this matter, it is always good to ask the dealer or sales representative to tell you about the wattage and energy-saving features of the refrigerator whenever you buy. It will also be an advantage to know more about inverter refrigerators. Inverter refrigerator uses just the right amount of energy required to maintain its temperature, so it might be a better option in the long run.

4.You save additional money

Quality refrigerators should not breakdown as much in its first 5 years. If the fridge is engineered with superior materials and technology, then you can expect yourself to have peace of mind in the next 5 years. If not, unfortunately, you got yourself a money drain. That’s what usually happens when you don’t buy quality; the savings you get for passing up quality for cheaper ones are spent on multiple repairs and unplanned replacements. You are always better off spending a little extra on quality than spending double on headache-inducing inefficiencies.

5. BONUS: You help save the environment

You might not know it, but refrigerators affect global safety. Sounds serious, right? But it is true. There is more to your refrigerator than keeping your food and drinks’ temperature. Halocarbons in cold appliances, particularly the fridge, contribute to greenhouse gas production, eventually leading to the depletion of the ozone layer. If you want to make sure your household does not contribute to pollution, you better make sure your refrigerator uses non-ozone-depleting refrigerants to help lessen your carbon footprints. It is a small step, but small steps always go a long way.If you are not sure where to find environment-friendly refrigerators, you can start with Condura. To minimize their carbon footprints, Condura only uses environment safe refrigerants, making it safer for everyday use. They also have inverter refrigerators that can utilize energy efficiently, so you will never run out of options.For more information, visit: https://condura.com/blogs/diskarte/finding-the-ideal-refrigerator-for-you These benefits look relatively small and can be easily ignored. But if you look at it collectively, it becomes more, considering that it is a by-product of one simple decision—a refrigerator. If a single refrigerator can have a lasting effect on one’s finance and the environment, how is it being taken lightly? A quality refrigerator can improve your lifestyle in folds, so I suggest you take some time to reconsider your purchases, particularly when it comes to home appliances. Effective housekeeping should make your home living experience better. It should be directed to building an optimized and efficient household. For quality refrigerators, inverter, chest freezers, side-by-side, multi-door, standard, styles, etc. please visit https://condura.com. Condura has always been known for its durable, energy efficient, and quality refrigerators. Its pioneering production and design in the Philippines, make it one of the best and most trusted brands in the country.

Ever wondered what’s the most complete and quick breakfast you can stir up in minutes and even bring on the go? The answer: Have yourself some overnight oats! This high fiber meal can easily hit the right spots when it comes to hunger and nutrition and it doesn’t need much experience or knowledge for you to succeed in making it!

A common problem with oatmeal is that the texture is usually a bit off or that its taste is highly reminiscent of paper. That’s something that’s not so hard to fix. Right off the bat, there are 3 kinds of oatmeal being sold in the market: the quick cook variant, the steel cut variant, and the rolled variant. Let’s look into it a bit deeper. The steel-cut variant is made by having steel rollers cut through the oats, making them a bit mushier and slurp-able once cooked. The grains are made relatively smaller than the rolled variant, much like rice that has been a bit ground. The rolled variant on the other hand only has the grains rolled to maintain its natural shape and form, giving a better chew and a rougher texture once you try to have it for your consumption pleasure. To add, it’s the one in the market that’s a bit more expensive when sold. Lastly, there’s the quick cook or instant variant. These oats are pre-cooked, dried. Then, packaged for easier consumption for the people who buy it. Since it’s already been softened prior, the texture is highly reminiscent of the steel cut oats despite technically bearing the shape of rolled oats. Oats easily comprise the fiber and carbohydrate department of a daily diet. Making overnight oats is very simple, you just have to leave your oats soaking in milk (1:1 ratio) overnight. Feel free to flavor it to your liking and add the appropriate toppings before serving. Technically speaking, it’s like making pizza. Your oats would be the dough and all the other toppings work in such a way that you can add anything on top just to make things less bland and boring. Moving further, here’s how you make things more balanced.

Your Source of Energy

Aside from the innate carbohydrates found in the oats themselves, you can add a bit of sweetness to the mixture by having some sugar, chocolate, or honey to flavor your oats accordingly. PRO TIP: Add a dash of salt to make the flavor profile more interesting and that it doesn’t end up all strikingly sweet

Your muscle builders

You can instantly get this off of the milk, but of course, that simply wouldn’t suffice. Add some nuts to it to give it some crunch, a different texture, and a savory mouth feel to the meal. A lot of seeds and legumes work for this, such as peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and even almonds. Go crazy and experiment!

Your immunity builders and body regulators

You can easily outsource this by adding fruit to your oats. It’s up to you if you want to add them fresh or dried, but it would be best to opt for the former so you get a different mouthfeel and a more exciting flavor profile. If you don’t feel like chewing through dried fruit, add it to the oat and milk mixture when you steep the entire thing overnight. The best fruits for this are bananas, kiwi, dragon fruit, mango, peaches, or berries. You can go crazy and add one or three at a time, your imagination is the only limit here. For the minerals, on the other hand, you are free to add spices to your liking. Add some cinnamon to give it an aromatic boost or opt for paprika and cayenne to give the meal a little kick. Circling back, if everything you have added is on the sweeter side of things, a bit of salt would help.

Other Substitutes

Much like when pizza is always attributed as something savory, overnight oats tend to be imagined as something always sweet. But that case can easily be debunked; as dessert pizzas do exist, and so do savory overnight oat bowls. You can easily swap out the milk for pork, beef, chicken, or vegetable broth if you want to. For the toppings, grab the proteins from actual slices of flavored meat like cold cuts, meat stews or, deep-fried meats. For your vitamins, you are free to add vegetables to your liking, too. Just blanch them a while, roast them, or even add them in right after cutting. Spices would easily contribute to the mineral component, as you can easily use everything you have in your kitchens such as oregano, basil, or even star anise.

We spend a lot of money on our food so it only makes sense that we know how to properly store them inside the refrigerator to get your money’s worth. Oftentimes, food that wasn’t properly stored just goes to waste so having a few food storages hacks up your sleeves can keep the shelf life of food longer. Having an efficient refrigerator is key to keeping food fresh and in good condition.

Condura’s Home Prima and Home Ultima series carries a variety of refrigerator that caters to your specific food storage needs. The Home Prima No-Frost Inverter is perfect for young families, single adults, business owners, and even empty nesters. For larger storage needs, you can opt for the Home Ultima No-Frost Inverter Multi-Door or the Home Ultima No-Frost Inverter Side By Side. There’s also the Home Ultima No-Frost Inverter Bottom Freezer. No matter what Condura ref you choose, maintenance is key for your appliance to function properly. Always keep your fridge clean so the items you put inside will not be contaminated and keep it in a cool temperature between 37°F to 40°F (between 2°C to 4°C) to prevent bacteria growth. Here are a few food storage hacks that can be useful for you:

1. Food containers 101 Investing in airtight food containers is one great food storage hack for you. Putting leftover food in airtight containers or sealed microwavable containers helps keep bacteria out, retain moisture, and prevent the leftovers from picking odors from other food in the ref.

1. For fruits, placing them in a plastic bag with small openings help retain freshness. Berries and grape can last longer if placed in the crisper drawer of your fridge. Not all fruits can be refrigerated though. Avocadoes, mangoes, and melons will continue to ripen if you let it sit on a countertop table instead of placing them inside the ref.Leafy green vegetables should be rinsed and wrapped in a paper towel before refrigerated to stay fresh longer. When storing any chopped, sliced, or diced vegetables, keep them in airtight containers to keep their freshness intact. For prepared snacks like sliced fruits, green juices, or overnight oats, mason jars are good containers to retain the freshness. Fruits stored in mason jars can even last about twice as long as they would if you put them in plastic. Store raw meat, seafood, and poultry in a sealed container and never leave it uncovered. Having a small container insider your freezer for processed food is a great hack because you get to store them in one area and you can put in more things in your freezers like ice cream or refrigerator cakes.

1. Know where to place your food The cooling function of refrigerators works differently across its shelves and drawers so knowing where to place certain items inside for storage can have an impact on their shelf life.If you happen to store raw meat and seafood in the fridge instead of the freezer, make sure it is placed at the top or middle section. Just make sure that you place it in a sealed container so it won’t spread bacteria to other items inside. Ready-to-eat food should be stored at the topmost shelf to prevent cross-contamination. You can also place anything that doesn’t need cooking on the upper shelves like leftovers and other dips since the upper shelves have the most consistent temperature.For fruits and vegetables, the crisp drawer is a perfect storage place for them. Milk or milk alternatives should be stored at the bottom shelf, where the temperature is usually the coldest. Keeping milk at a colder setting can extend its shelf life. You can store juices or water jugs near the door. As per condiments, keep this in mind: “condiments containing dairy, vegetables, and fruits should be refrigerated”.

1. Freezing technique Most wais moms and housewives will usually buy things in bulk to save time and money, but sometimes they purchase more than they can consume.If you bought too much milk and you don’t want it to spoil, it’s safe to freeze it to extend its shelf life. Defrost milk in the middle shelf of the fridge and not outside to prevent bacterial growth. For lactating mothers, you can store breast milk at the back away from the door. It can last up to 3-8 days, but is ideal to be consumed within 72 hours. You can also freeze breast milk for 2 weeks up to 6 months if placed in a self-contained freezer.If you have too many vegetables and want to preserve them for the next few days, you can chop them up and blanch them in boiling water. Then put them in a zip bag and freeze them. They’ll be ready for thawing and cooking once you need them. Herbs can also be frozen with a bit of water or olive oil in an ice cube tray.

1. Upside Down Method One great food storage hack from stopping food in jars from going moldy to store them upside down in the fridge. Experts say that by turning the jar upside down, the surface where a mold may land when you open a jar is now squashed against the lid without much air, making it more difficult to grow.This trick works best for thick food in jars like pasta sauce, pesto sauce, salsa, and tomato paste. For other condiments like mayonnaise, bottled ketchup, or jams, the upside-down method isn’t necessary but know that once you open a jar or a bottle of any condiment, it should be stored in the ref to maintain product quality.

Knowing how to properly store your food is knowing how to maintain their freshness and quality, as well as knowing how to get your money’s worth. Try some of these tips and see how you can keep your food fresh for longer.