This is one of those viral “life hacks” that sounds intriguing but doesn’t really have a solid reason behind it.
Putting a roll of toilet paper in the fridge is sometimes claimed online to “absorb odors” or “keep the fridge fresh.” In reality, it doesn’t do anything useful:
- Toilet paper isn’t designed as an odor absorber, so it won’t meaningfully neutralize smells in a fridge.
- It can actually pick up moisture from the cold, humid environment, which makes it less hygienic.
- If anything, it just becomes a soft sponge sitting next to your food.
If the goal is odor control, better options are:
- Baking soda in an open container (classic and actually effective)
- Activated charcoal (very effective at trapping odors)
- Regular cleaning and removing spoiled food (the real fix)
So the “roll of toilet paper in the fridge” idea is basically internet folklore—not a practical household trick.
