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š„¦ How to Do It Right
What you need:
- 1ā2 clean, dry sponges (basic kitchen or cellulose)
- Optional: A few drops of lemon essential oil for freshness
- Wash and dry your fridge drawer.
- Place a sponge (or two, depending on drawer size) at the bottom.
- Check it every few daysāwhen itās damp, wring it out and let it dry before reusing.
- Replace weekly or as needed.
š§¼ Bonus: A Cleaner Fridge, Effortlessly
Not only does the sponge absorb moisture, it also collects small bits of debrisālike lettuce shreds or onion skinsāso your fridge stays cleaner between deep cleans.
Pro tip: Use color-coded sponges so you donāt confuse your cleaning tools with your fridge trick!
š Optional Upgrade: Add Freshness
- Add a drop or two of lemon, lavender, or tea tree essential oil to the sponge before placing it in the drawer.
- This adds a subtle freshness while also offering natural antibacterial benefits.
š± Eco-Friendly + Budget-Friendly
- Reuse sponges instead of tossing them.
- Choose biodegradable sponges for a zero-waste approach.
- Save money by reducing food wasteāno more tossing out soggy produce!
⨠Final Thoughts
The best kitchen hacks are the ones that make your life easier without adding another gadget to your countertop. This simple sponge trick is a quiet game-changerākeeping your produce fresher, your fridge cleaner, and your grocery bill a little lighter.
Itās one of those āwhy didnāt I do this sooner?ā moments youāll be glad you tried.
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