Have you ever left for a long weekend, a business trip, or a vacation and found when you got back that the digital clock was reset?
The likelihood is that you already know there was a power outage when you left, but you are unable to determine when it occurred and how long it lasted.
It is therefore impossible to determine how long the food has been in the refrigerator in the heat before it cooled down again and began to spoil.
Anyone who was required to leave their home was given a great tip by a woman by the name of Sheila Pulanco Russell on her Facebook wall.
The tip will relieve your mind about whether or not the food in your freezer is safe to consume or should be thrown out straight away, while it is also useful to know in case of any extended absence from your home.
A cup, a coin, and some tap water—three common yet useful items that everyone has at home—are the secret ingredient.