It may seem like the fridge door was just made for storing milk. But, every time you open that door, the items stashed there will be exposed to warmer conditions. If milk is one of those items, the fluctuating temperature will cause it to spoil more quickly. To ensure it stays fresh for longer, keep milk at the back of the top shelf, near the cooling vents; this is the coldest part of the fridge, so it's the ideal place to keep milk chilled.

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.

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