Clever Lidl gadget stops your fruit going bad in hot weather and banishes fruit flies
FRESHEN UP Clever Lidl gadget stops your fruit going bad in hot weather and banishes fruit flies
THIS clever gadget is all you need to stop your fruits from going bad this summer.
It will also get rid of fruit flies and help your vegetables stay fresh for longer.
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Lakeland's new innovation can help your vegetables stay fresh for longer
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Everyone hates the moment they reach for a pack of fruits or vegetables that they bought a few days ago - only to find it's already gone off.
And extra warm temperatures cause fresh produce to ripen and spoil faster, reducing shelf life and potentially affecting nutritional value and taste.
An estimated £17 billion worth of food is wasted a year in the UK.
A family of four throws away £1,000 worth of food every year.
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But a clever £10 gadget can help stop this waste of both money and food.
StayFresh Sheets work by absorbing the natural ageing gases - ethylene - emitted by fresh produce, which slows the ripening process.
The company claims that fruit and veg stay fresher for up to 50 per cent longer, helping households reduce waste and save money.
And each StayFresh Sheet works continuously for up to 90 days.
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All you need to do is simply place one in your fruit bowl or fridge to enjoy extended freshness and less spoilage.
Meanwhile, shoppers are raving about a hot weather buy that guarantees a good night's sleep and costs as little as £5 on the high street.
Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel
With temperatures set to hit a scorching 32C this weekend, many Brits will be desperately looking for clever ways to cool down.
Some shoppers have revealed an "unhinged" hot weather hack they've found to get through the sticky, sleepless nights, with many hailing it a "lifesaver".
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Pet cooling mats can be found at many high street stores in the UK, and while they are intended to be used for cats and dogs, some people have been buying the gadgets for themselves.
Commenting on a TikTok video calling for people to share their "unhinged tips on how to stay cool" during hot spells, one social media user wrote: "Borrowed my cat's gel cooling mat as she's uninterested in it and it's a lifesaver.
"I'm considering getting a Labrador-sized one for more coverage."
The cooling mats can be found at many UK retailers, including Sainsbury's and B&Q, and cost as little as £5 for a small size.
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