Freezing food is one of the best ways to keep it fresh over a longer period of time, but I probably don’t use my freezer as effectively as I could! My freezer is often a chaotic mess of various bags, boxes, and containers, so I’m usually not entirely sure what’s even in there.
But I also know that I’m not alone in having a chaotic freezer, so that’s why we’ll be talking about proper freezer use today!
Related: 12 Useful Things You Didn’t Know Your Freezer Could Do
I find that tips tend to “stick” better in my brain if I know why it’s better to do something a certain way, so I’ve formatted this list as a list of frequent “freezer mistakes.” But as sure as we’re all guilty of these mistakes, we’ll all be freezer masters by the end of this post. 🙂
So without any further ado, here are 11 common freezer mistakes you may be making and how to fix them!
11 Freezer Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
1. Your Freezer Is Disorganized
One of the biggest keys to using your freezer effectively is keeping it organized. If you just pile stuff into your freezer with no rhyme or reason, it’s easy to lose track of things. Some things will likely get pushed to the back of the freezer and forgotten about!
Instead, keep things visible and accessible by utilizing freezer bins or shelves.
2. It’s Too Warm
When using your freezer for long-term food storage, it’s important to be confident that your food is staying consistently frozen and not being subjected to temperature fluctuations. For that reason, it’s a good idea to use a fridge/freezer thermometer—ideally, your freezer should stay around 0°F.
If you set your freezer to a colder setting and end up with rock-hard ice cream, there are a couple of things you can do to help. You can store it in the door of the freezer (the warmest part of your freezer,) or put the container in a ziplock bag to help keep it softer!
