Banana storage hack with cling film proven ineffective

A popular online lifehack suggested that wrapping the stems of bananas with cling film would slow their ripening. The claim was tested by a consumer‑rights group, which compared a bunch of bananas wrapped in a tight strip of film and secured with a rubber band to an identical bunch left unwrapped under the same conditions. The experiment found that the wrapped bananas actually ripened slightly faster than the control group.

The consumer agency advises storing bananas hanging in a bright, warm place away from direct sunlight instead of using cling film. The test debunks the viral tip and offers a practical alternative for keeping bananas fresh longer.