When the plastic wrap vibrates, it actively pushes the air on the far side of the wall around, and helps make the pressure on both sides of the wall equal.

Flexible, transparent plastic wrap is the king of quick storage. It hugs the edges of a bowl like a pro and keeps odors at bay. In short, it ticks all the boxes for a smart ally.

Flat, wide, flexible plastic ones that come with items like takeout poke bowls, pasta salad tubs, or grocery store guac. Bonus points if they are transparent (so you can actually see what's ...

Contributor Fanny Singer gave up plastic in her kitchen and found that parchment paper can be used as a replacement for plastic wrap (and for more than just baking).

Researchers have developed a self-cleaning plastic wrap that repels bacteria – and could be used to prevent the transfer of antibiotic resistant superbugs, and other forms of dangerous bacteria.

It slows down the process and keeps them fresh. 2. Cover ice cream with a piece of plastic wrap, then top with the lid. The layer of plastic will prevent ice from crystallizing on the surface. 3.