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There appears to be increasing agreement that storing toilet paper in the refrigerator is a smart idea. This hack seems to be the best of all the wacky ideas, despite the abundance of them. Does it, or not? In fact, there might be a good reason to do it. We’ll explain why some people decide to store their toilet paper in the refrigerator; you might be surprised by the explanation.
During the pandemic toilet paper became a valuable commodity, but this is not the reason why people are keeping toilet paper in their freezer or refrigerators, just like they would cash. What then goes wrong? The freshness factor is the true cause, though.
Believe it or not, some people are putting toilet paper in the fridge to absorb odors.
According to in the second tip in the video, this is a trick that the hotel industry uses to absorb bad odors.
Does It Work?
Well, a lot of the nasty smells coming from the refrigerator are from excess moisture that causes mold or mildew. Toilet paper is very absorbent, so it does work to absorb the moisture that contributes to smells.
However, it does not work as well as baking soda. Baking soda not only absorbs moisture but also neutralizes acids that cause odors. So, it’s no surprise that some people recommend putting baking soda on toilet paper before placing the TP in the fridge.
That being said, let’s break down the cost difference between just using baking soda vs. using toilet paper.