Is it a good idea to store batteries in a refrigerator or freezer?
No, storage in a refrigerator or freezer is not required or recommended for batteries produced today. Cold temperature storage can in fact harm batteries if condensation results in corroded contacts or label or seal damage due to extreme temperature storage. To maximize performance and shelf life, store batteries at normal room temperatures (68°F to 78°F or 20°C to 25°C) with moderated humidity levels (35 to 65% RH). Many nail polish aficionados swear that keeping their fingernail paint in the refrigerator renders the liquid a little thinner and easier to use, and indeed advice to refrigerate one’s bottles of nail polish has been repeated in numerous newspaper “household hints” columns. However, some who have tried this tip assert the polish is afterwards thicker and harder to apply, so the jury is still out on this one. Where there is clear-cut agreement is on the topic of keeping bottles of nail polish tightly capped when not in use. Air is the enemy of nail polish, rendering the liq
