Maintaining humidity levels of 15 percent of less is also ideal. Using air conditioners during the hot, muggy season will help in this regard, as will storing food in units resistant to moisture. Storing food in a windowless room is also ideal because light can degrade stored food. If this is not an option, then using blinds is a good choice, as is placing stored food away from the window. Following a few, simple techniques can aid in good food storage conditions. Families that like to go to the farm and stock up on fruits and vegetables can store food that can last them through the fall and winter. But if the food is not properly stored, then the shelf life will be greatly diminished.

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