The Smartest Place to Store Your Plastic Wrap Is Not in a Drawer

I try not to use that much plastic wrap. For one, it’s bad for the environment. It’s also super annoying to work with. The static is just so… staticky! And I hate having to tear off more than I need just because the first two pieces became a jumbled-up mess. But sometimes it’s gotta be used—like when makingpastafrom scratch, for example.

There’s hope, though: Flipping through an old issue ofRachael Ray Every Dayreminded me of a cool tip I learned in the past.

If you have the space to let your plastic wrap live in the freezer full time, that’s a smart place to store it. The cold air cuts back on the static and lets you actually tear off the piece you want and wrap up your food without the whole thing sticking to itself.

If you need the freezer space long-term, you can still harness this tip; just pop the roll into the freezer for a few minutes before you know you’re going to need it. (But this trick will be more effective the longer the wrap gets to sit in the freezer.)

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This works for more than just plastic wrap, too. If you’re trying to get dressed for work and dealing with a super-staticky skirt, try popping it in the freezer while you finish your makeup. Sure, it’ll be cold for a bit when you put it back on, but at least it won’t be clinging to your legs all day!

This post originally ran on Kitchn. See it there:The Smartest Place to Store Your Plastic Wrap Is Not in a Drawer