How to Store Food So That It Lasts Longer

Intermediate 45 min 11 steps 41628 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-01-12

Choose containers that are air and water tight.. Check directions on food labels.. Store in clean containers, or don't open.

Start Playback
W
Author

Steps

1

Choose containers that are air and water tight.

Step 1

Choose containers that are air and water tight.

2

Check directions on food labels.

Step 2

Check directions on food labels.

3

Store in clean containers, or don't open.

Step 3

Store in clean containers, or don't open.

4

Create a climate-controlled and stable storage area.

Step 4

Create a climate-controlled and stable storage area.

5

Keep non-frozen food in a cool and dry location.

Step 5

Keep non-frozen food in a cool and dry location.

6

Maintain a constant temperature and humidity.

Step 6

Maintain a constant temperature and humidity.

7

Check your food from time to time.

Step 7

Check your food from time to time.

8

Maintain your refrigerator or freezer.

Step 8

Maintain your refrigerator or freezer.

9

Set your refrigerator or freezer to the right temperature.

Step 9

Set your refrigerator or freezer to the right temperature.

10

Inspect your food often.

Step 10

Inspect your food often.

11

Beware of power outages.

Step 11

Beware of power outages.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.9/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!