Overview
- Recent guides from TN.com.ar, La Gaceta and La Nacion promote putting several corks in the fridge as a simple, low-cost tip.
- By occupying space, corks reduce the volume of air that needs cooling, which can distribute cold more evenly and lower energy use.
- Cork’s porous structure absorbs moisture and smells, which the reports say helps keep fresh foods from deteriorating as quickly.
- Outlets advise placing a few corks on shelves or in drawers and keeping them away from cold-air outlets to avoid blocking circulation.
- The tip is framed as a complement to routine upkeep, with guidance to replace the corks every one to two months and to continue cleaning, defrosting and checking door gaskets.