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The aluminum foil trick: simple and clever

Aluminum foil, which almost everyone has in a kitchen drawer, can become an unexpected ally for freezer maintenance. The idea isn’t miraculous, but it’s very practical: line certain surfaces with aluminum foil to make frost management and daily freezer maintenance easier.

In practice, if your freezer has only a little ice, start by removing the food. Then cover the bottom, sides, and top with tightly fitting aluminum foil, and put the food back in. If there is already a significant amount of frost, it’s best to first perform a light defrost, thoroughly dry the walls, and then place the foil on clean, dry surfaces.