BE ALERT: Here’s Why Texans Are Told To Leave Paper Towels In The Fridge

Texans often use paper towels to handle accidents like spills around the house, but what you don’t know is that paper towels can be used for many other reasons, according to Reader's Digest. From the perfectly crispy skin for fried chicken to oil-cast iron skillets paper towels are extremely versatile and Texans are finding innovative ways you may not have thought of seeing them.

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WHY ARE TEXANS PLACING PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRIDGE?

Moisture absorption is one reason why Texans put their towels in the fridge. Paper towels, absorb access, moisture from fruits and vegetables, which helps prevent soggy and spoilage. This is extremely useful for leafy greens and berries, which become slimy when there’s too much moisture. Did you know that paper towels can also help prevent odors and just placing a few sheets in the fridge can reduce the smell of strong food from permeating other items?

IS THIS TEXAS METHOD A HACK OR HACK?

Keeping food fresh by wrapping cut vegetables and fruit in paper towels,  will prolong their freshness by providing a buffer against air, exposure and access, moisture, and last, but not least, some people use paper towels as a makeshift divider for organizing different food, items or leftovers in the fridge. There are so many hacks that you can learn here in Texas, but this particular hack may be one of the more helpful.