Why There’s Toilet Paper in My Fridge

Why There’s Toilet Paper in My Fridge …and Why It Actually Makes Sense

I’ll admit it: the first time I opened the refrigerator and saw rolls of toilet paper sitting next to the milk and vegetables, I thought my wife had completely lost it. It looked bizarre—almost like a joke I wasn’t in on.

But as it turns out, she wasn’t joking at all. She had stumbled upon a surprisingly clever household trick.
A Strange Sight with a Smart Purpose

Putting toilet paper in the fridge sounds ridiculous at first, but there’s logic behind it. According to my wife, the rolls act as natural deodorizers, absorbing excess moisture and trapping unpleasant odors. And to my surprise, it worked.

That lingering “fridge smell”—the mix of leftovers, garlic, onions, and mystery containers—completely disappeared. No chemical sprays. No store-bought deodorizers. Just toilet paper doing its thing quietly in the background.