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New Trend Has People Putting Toilet Paper In The Fridge

Author Richie Ortiz

Social media has started some WiLD trends throughout the years. There have been some creative dances, some outrageous photos, and some other crazy trends, but the newest one might be the oddest one yet. Now people are putting their toilet paper in the fridge.

Now before you start knocking the new trend, there is actually a decent reason why people are putting the TP in the fridge. At one point one Tik Tok user had people convinced the frozen toilet paper served as a great on-the-go ice pack, but that wasn’t the real reason why. The truth is, toilet paper helps your refrigerator smell better.

Thanks to @smartfoxlifehacks, toilet paper now has a new purpose. If you have any bad smells coming from your fridge, all you have to do is stick a roll of TP in there. Turns out the smells from your fridge are from excess moisture. Over time that causes mildew and mold, which then causes some funky smells. Because toilet paper is very absorbent, it kills the moisture therefore destroying the smell.

Even though the toilet paper trick works, Yahoo still recommends using Baking Soda to clean out your fridge. While toilet paper absorbs moisture, it doesn’t neutralize acids that cause odors the way baking soda does. But if you’re still thinking about using toilet paper, here are some rules of thumb to follow.

  1. Switch out your rolls every 3 weeks.
  2. Don’t put your rolls next to anything that will get it wet.
  3. Place the roll in the back of the fridge.
  4. Don’t try to reuse the roll after it’s done in the fridge! (Believe me, you won’t want to after you smell it)

What are some other home secrets you have?

 

Rich grew up in the Bronx, NY but moved to Tampa in 2006 to attend the University of Tampa. Even though he completed 4 years at the University for Sports Management, Ortiz realized his true passion for radio after taking a couple of classes to fulfill his communications minor and volunteering at UT's WUTT radio station as a sports director. Rich also worked at several clubs in Tampa as a host/promoter where he would meet and work alongside Davy Rolando, who would be the one who would help him get a job at WiLD 94.1. From there, Rich worked his way up from Promotions assistant to promotions coordinator, to eventually full-time on-air. Rich loves to write about his favorite Tampa food spots, concert reviews, and the WiLDest Florida man/woman stories.

8 Plants In Florida That Can Harm Or Kill You And Your Pet

I love living in Florida, and lately, I’ve been doing a lot of jogging. There is this park in St.Petersburg that has a lake and many beautiful plants. Of course, I like taking pictures and sometimes even touching them. Maybe that is not the best Idea, because there are a lot of plants that can harm us. You will find the 8 plants in Florida that can harm or kill you can your pet below.

What Makes a Plant Harmful?

According to AZ Animals, the following is what makes plants harmful:
  1. Aggressive growth: some introduced species, like kudzu, can rapidly overtake property and kill out other vegetation. Even if not physically dangerous, they can be destructive and should be removed immediately from your property.
  2. Thorns and spikes: plants like cacti or roses can inflict puncture wounds and scratches. These can create injuries that become infected.
  3. Allergies: many plants reproduce through pollination. People who have pollen allergies may experience mild to severe sneezing, congestion, and problems breathing. Plants can also secrete oils that may irritate skin – sometimes severely. Poison ivy is an example.
  4. Poisons: some plants can be toxic when parts of the plant, such as leaves, fruit, or seeds, are eaten. They might cause an upset stomach, organ damage, or even death if eaten in large enough quantities.

Allergies is a big one for me! Even though I love jogging around the park, I find myself sneezing a lot. When I take my Zertec it is much better. We as humans have to also watch out for our animals. Animals love exploring and touching plants. Some of these things could be very detrimental to our furry friends.

Below is the list of 8 plants in Florida that can harm or kill you and your pet. Have you had an awful experience with any of these? Feel free to email me Babs@wild941.com

  • Angel’s Trumpet

    Angel’s trumpet is a South American tropical tree. The flowers that grow on this tree are shaped like trumpets. If consumed, these flowers or seeds can cause violent seizures and hallucinations. The seizures can be deadly. Wear Gloves  if you need to touch it. Keep children and pets away.

  • Brazilian Pepper Tree

    The Brazilian Pepper tree is one of the most dangerous plants in Florida. It is often found along roads and highways. Touching the leaves 0f the Brazilian Peppertree can create blisters and an itchy rash. You may also experience difficulty breathing.

  • Castor Bean Plant

    The castor bean plant has seeds inside.  If castor beans are swallowed or even chewed, you will experience, nausea, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, internal organ damage, sleepiness and death. This truly is one of the most dangerous plants in Florida! 

  • Coontie

    Coontie is a low-growing plant that is easily accessible to children and pets. Some animals eat this plant without a problem but they are  poisonous to people.

  • Oleander

    Oleander is a shrub and every part of this plant is poisonous. It will cause immediate pain if chewed.  Some Symptoms include irritation of the lips, burning, mouth and throat pain. Also nausea, if swallowed.

  • Pencil cactus

    The Pencil cactus is also known as a milk bush. It is highly toxic and irritating to the skin.

  • Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac

    All three of these plants have the same defense mechanism! It has an oily recreation that causes a painful, itchy and blistering rash. Scratching can spread to other parts of the body and other people. It can even get into the lungs and cause breathing problems.

  • Rosary Peas

    Rosary peas are native to India but have been used all over Florida. They have beautiful fern like leaves that grow berry like seeds. Swallowing a single berry is enough to kill a cat, dog or human being. Sometimes the hard coating on the berry is able to keep the poison contained until the berry can pass undigested and be expelled in feces.

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