In 2025, it’s a fact: the freezer has become a central part of our kitchens, and indeed of almost everyone’s lives. Frozen meals, leftovers, bread sticks… we freeze everything, all the time, and it’s super practical. This may seem like a silly reminder, but it’s a necessary one: in a world where the freezer is so important, it’s essential that this little piece of tech works perfectly. The slightest problem, the slightest unexpected burst of heat, and it’s a disaster. Food goes off, there’s a risk of food poisoning – in short, there are real health risks.
When you’re away from home, it’s quite possible that there’s been a power cut or that your freezer has had a problem of some kind. If, after the power cut, the machine started up again, you have no way of knowing what happened when you return. So you go about your life as normal. And if you eat products that have been defrosted and then refrozen… that can give you a very hard time. Not to say a bad few days.
So the question arises: what do you do when you’re away for a few days, on holiday or for a long weekend, and you don’t know if the freezer will last? An unlikely tip, which has gone viral on social networks, could well save your return from holiday.
How does the freezer coin trick work?
So, if you’re going on holiday for a few days, make sure you put it in the freezer. The idea is as follows:
- Take a glass, fill it halfway with water and place it in the freezer.
- Once the water is completely frozen, place a coin on the frozen surface.
- Put the glass back in the freezer, close the door and leave with peace of mind.
When you return, head straight for the freezer: the position of the coin will tell you everything. If the coin is still resting on the surface of the ice cube, good news! This means that the freezer did its job perfectly while you were away. No food has defrosted, everything’s fine and you can breathe easy.
On the other hand, if the coin has sunk to the bottom of the glass, that’s a bit tricky. This means that there has been a cut long enough to partially or completely melt the ice cube. As a result, your food has probably thawed before refreezing. Warning: real risk of food poisoning! In this case, it’s best to throw out certain sensitive foods.
This little trick may seem like nothing, but it can save you a lot of unpleasant surprises. All it takes is a coin and a glass of ice water to ensure that your return from your trip doesn’t turn into a nightmare. So, before your next getaway, think about the coin in the freezer: it’s simple, clever and can even save your life!
