Do you know all the features that Plastic Film or PVC Film can offer?
Widely used in domestic and industrial kitchens, this film is a great ally when it comes to storing and preserving food. Being a very adherent plastic when well applied, it preserves the chemical, physical and nutritional characteristics of the food, and because it is transparent, it also allows you to see its conservation status.
PVC Film has very striking characteristics due to its composition, Polyvinyl Chloride . It is a non-toxic, odor-free plastic film, resistant to the action of fungi and bacteria, and is 100% recyclable , when correctly intended for this purpose. And thanks to these properties, it prevents food from darkening or becoming dry, and also prevents that “smell” of food from appearing inside the refrigerator, when packaging already opened food.
But in addition to its main uses, others also stand out that are super practical and super useful for facilitating daily tasks and preserving other objects. Want to know what they are? So stay with us and discover tricks to make your life easier!
1. Preserve food
We cannot fail to start with the classic and main function of PVC Film. It preserves all types of food, such as meat, fruit, bread, sweets, etc., without restrictions, as it is non-toxic and odor-free.
By wrapping food with PVC Film, it will prevent it from darkening, withering or drying out. Furthermore, it will prevent the food from spreading a strong smell in the refrigerator or freezer. To do this, pack the food in two layers of PVC film, this way it will seal the entry of oxygen.
2. Marine meat with PVC Film
An alternative to marinating meat is using PVC Film. Marinating is a very old technique that consists of leaving a piece of meat in a mixture of condiments, herbs, vegetables and some acidic liquid component such as lemon or vinegar for a few hours.
To use this technique, just pack the meat together with the sauce of your choice in PVC film. This way you save on the amount of sauce, as with the PVC film the meat will be completely covered by the components. Finally, just place the sealed food in the refrigerator. Marinade time can vary from 3 to 24 hours, depending on the type of meat.
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3. Preserve ripe bananas longer
To preserve bananas with PVC Film for longer, it’s easy: Wrap the banana stem in plastic film, and store it in a cool, airy place, just don’t put it in the refrigerator. This way, they will stay ripe for longer.
4. Have a homemade greenhouse at home
When growing vegetables and flowers at home, it is common to use PVC film. To do this, simply cover the vase or planter with PVC film, thus creating a covered mini greenhouse. The purpose of the mini greenhouse is to maintain heat inside the pot, especially during winter. Being covered, the mini greenhouse will act as a controlled micro ecosystem, inhibiting different types of climate, and making the plants grow faster!
5. Keep shampoos and moisturizers safe
To keep creams and shampoos safe and free from leaks when traveling, use a small piece of PVC film. Just unscrew the product cap, cover the open surface of the bottle with PVC Film, and screw the cap back on. The creams will be kept safe, avoiding possible accidents inside the suitcase
6. Safe luggage and personal items when traveling and moving
And speaking of traveling, to keep your belongings (and even your suitcase!) safe when traveling, just pack them with PVC Film. Everything will be well packed and safe, from your belongings to the exterior of the suitcase, which we know can suffer damage during a trip, right?
When moving, you can also pack objects without removing them from their places. For example, you don’t need to remove belongings from a drawer and store them for the move. Just wrap the drawer with the objects inside with PVC film. This will make it much easier when moving, as you just have to pack, transport, and unpack.
7. Aesthetic sector in general
PVC Film is widely used in the aesthetic sector. When applying creams or lotions, use it to create a protective layer between the cream and the skin. This will ensure greater absorption of the product, as with the heated area, the retention capacity of the cream or lotion will be greater, “boosting” its results.
PVC film is also recommended in tattoo studios, to cover the stretcher, and avoid possible contamination, as well as to cover the tattoo injury. But be careful: it is recommended that the tattooed area be covered for a short period of time, for example, from the studio to your home. In this segment it is very common to use the compact version, which is super easy and quick to pack.
8. Cut cookies perfectly
For those who work with sweets, PVC Film has many uses. And one of them is when it comes to cutting cookies perfectly. And this is super easy: just spread the dough on a smooth surface and cover it with PVC film. Then, just cut the dough into the desired shape, either with a knife or with your own shapes. The corners will be impeccably rounded. This tip is also very valid in places where crafts are practiced, where it is necessary to cut drawings out of dough. Did you like the tip?
9. How it is used in the automotive sector
In the automotive sector, in workshops, it is common to coat some parts of the car with PVC film. It is a low-cost alternative to preserve hygiene and maintain the internal cleanliness of vehicles. The steering wheel, handbrake, gearbox, among other parts that are exposed during vehicle handling are normally coated, thus avoiding contact with grease, oil…
We know that PVC Film is a revolutionary and indispensable accessory in the kitchen, but for its correct use, aiming at the safety and protection of the food or object, some precautions are necessary:
– Always wash your hands before handling PVC Film, and don’t forget to also use it on sanitized surfaces;
– It supports temperatures of up to 70°C, but it is not recommended that it be handled at high temperatures, such as placing it in boiled water. In this example there is a risk of the plastic melting;
– Do not reuse PVC Film. In addition to losing its adhesion, there is a risk of carrying bacteria between uses;
– Always leave a tip of the plastic facing outward after use. This tip will make it easier when you need to use it again.
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