Cling film unrolls more easily if the roll is briefly chilled in the freezer
The US lifestyle outlet The Kitchn suggests putting a roll of cling film in the freezer for a short time before use so it clings less to itself. The method has a drawback: cold film may stick less well to the edges of a dish.
A kitchen tip on handling cling film: the US lifestyle outlet The Kitchn reports that a roll can be placed in the freezer for a short time before use. The method is meant for situations when the film, used to cover a dish or wrap food, sticks to itself, crumples and refuses to be smoothed out.
How it helps
According to the outlet, cold can reduce the film's tendency to cling. A chilled roll may therefore be easier to unroll and cut to the needed length. The publication presents the idea as a simple fix for a common everyday annoyance.
A limitation
The source stresses that the technique is not universal. Cold film may adhere less well to the edges of a dish, so the trick may not suit every situation.
Another suggestion
An additional tip concerns cardboard packaging. If the sides of the box have special tabs for securing the roll, they should be pressed inward as the packaging instructions indicate. This keeps the roll in place and stops it from slipping out of the box while being unrolled.
Both suggestions are small kitchen tricks that can save time and nerves in everyday cooking and food storage.
