Soap will last longer if stored for one year before usage, keep in linen closet for fresh smell. Beans will stale and toughen over time even when stored properly. Berries Never rinse before storage. It washes off the thin, protective epidermal layer. Store them in a cool, dry place.
Refrigeration promotes mold as a result of condensation on their surface.
Cheese Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Cheese may be frozen, but some cheeses will crumble upon thawing. Coffee Store ground coffee in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Whole coffee beans will keep for 4 to 5 weeks at room temperature, or freeze them for up to 6 months. Ground coffee may be frozen for 5 to 6 weeks.