A HOME expert has shared the storage hacks that help to prolong the shelf life of your groceries. She explained the reasoning behind each of her food tips, including the best part of the fridge for your milk. 3 TikTok user Caroline shared the six food storage hacks that can help prolong the life of your groceries Credit: tiktok/@neat.

caroline/ 3 She explained that her advice will help reduce the amount of food waste in your home (stock image) Credit: Getty In her viral video , TikTok user Caroline ( @neat.caroline ) talked her followers through each of her grocery hacks. For her first tip, she recommended moving your carton of milk from the fridge door.

While most people tend to keep the food staple there for convenience, Caroline explained that there are cooler sections of the fridge that will keep your milk fresher for longer. She suggested storing it on the upper or middle shelves as this is where the temperature is coldest. Read More On Food EGGS-PERT ADVICE Food pro warns to never keep eggs in fridge door as they'll spoil faster BRAIN DIET 5 foods that could slash dementia risk by 28% - including red wine and chocolate Caroline also advised her audience to keep nuts in airtight containers in the fridge.

She explained that this simple move can keep the food item fresh for up to six months. Next, she suggested wrapping your cheese in parchment paper before storing it. According to the expert, this technique allows the cheese to breathe while absorbing moisture, preventing .