You’re using plastic wrap wrong — this method is guaranteed to keep your food fresher for longer

Are you familiar with “hotel wrapping?” It’s the best possible way to use plastic wrap to keep your food fresh.

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This is how you hotel wrap, according to MyRecipes:

1. Pull out some plastic wrap.
2. Lay it on a flat, clear surface.
3. Place the container you want to wrap on top of it.
4. Fold the wrap over the container.
5. Keep wrapping until the container is covered.

Sure, this method requires a lot of plastic wrap, but if it prevents food from spoiling, it saves you money in the long run.

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