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John Bett

Game-changing cling film freezer hack makes it much easier to unwrap and use

Whether you're a home baker or just looking to cover up some leftovers, we all know the frustration of trying to unwrap a stubborn roll of cling film.

You try to peel back a bit of the plastic only for it to become a tangled mess when you tear it in the wrong way - a sticky kitchen nightmare.

But did you know that might be because you're storing it wrong? If you keep it in a cupboard, on the side, or in a drawer then you most certainly are.

That's because you should be keeping your roll of cling film in the freezer - and doing so is a total kitchen game-changer as it makes cling film much easier to handle.

Next time you need cling film, you'll be reaching for the freezer (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

How do you store your clingfilm? Let us know in the comments...

It sounds odd but there's actually a scientific reason for it - the cold temperature changes the molecular structure of the plastic, which removes the static and 'stickiness'.

However it works, it'll help you wrap whatever you need without any trouble.

It won't affect the food you're wrapping because the plastic will warm up again and then revert back to its normal clingy self.

Explaining the trick, Carolyn Forte, of the Good Housekeeping Institute, said: "The plastic wrap was a lot easier to unroll and use.

Cling film will be much easier to use if you keep it in the freezer (Getty Images)

"It doesn't stick to itself when it's cold but still works to cover up a dish.

"As it warms up, it goes back to being sticky but it's definitely easier to handle when cold."

We're definitely going to be giving this one a try.

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In other news, storage is often an issue in kitchens and a professional organiser has now come forward to share her top tips.

Her hacks are super simple but very effective and can help you tame the chaos of your kitchen.

TikTok star @therealcindyology - a professional organiser who creates content about all things to do with organising - cleverly demonstrates exactly where you're going wrong when it comes to stacking your storage spaces.

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