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QuestionWhere should I keep my oil jar?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerA good spot would be under the kitchen sink where it won't get used accidentally and its greasiness won't be a problem for food packaging nearby.
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QuestionWhy do you not pour used cooking oil out down the sink drain or in the yard?Community AnswerBecause over time, oil poured into a sink can create a clog, especially when it is done repeatedly over time. It could also damage your soil and plants.
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QuestionWhat is the shelf life of olive oil?Community AnswerIt can be as long as 3-4 years for an early harvest, high-polyphenol olive variety that has been filtered and packaged in a well-sealed tin or dark bottle, but that's not always the quality of olive oil you'll be using, so it's best to buy your olive oil in small quantities and use it within 6 months.
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QuestionCan I pour it in the yard?Community AnswerNo, it will kill your plants & draw rats. Put it in a jar or other container for recycling.
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QuestionIs it OK to dilute cooking oil with dish soap and dump it down the drain?Community AnswerDiluted or not, oil will clog your drain. Use a large, empty tomato can or similar to collect the oil, freeze it, then toss it or reuse it.
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QuestionWhere can I dispose of cooking oil?Community AnswerYou can put it in a jar/bottle and toss that in the garbage once it has cooled off.
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QuestionHow do I dispose of cooking oil?Community AnswerDo not pour it down the drain. Either pour it back into the bottle (oil can be reused), or pour it in a trash bag.
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QuestionIs it safe to use cooking oil manufactured 3 years ago?Community AnswerThe answer to this question relies on several facts about the storage of/state the oil is in. For example, if the oil was stored in a cool, dry place in an unopened container, it may be okay for consumption. However, if bacteria has entered the container then the consequences could be disastrous. Since common cooking oils (like canola oil) are relatively cheap, it is always a better idea to start with fresh/newer oil than to try to reuse questionable oil.
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QuestionCould I make vegetables with used cooking oil and is it healthy or not?Community AnswerNo, it will negatively affect the taste of the vegetables. Also, it is not healthy. It is best to steam vegetables.
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QuestionHow do I dispose of cooking oil if I am camping?Community AnswerLet it cool down, follow steps 1 and 2 above, then take it home with you and place it in your home refuse bin.
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QuestionIf I have used just a little oil to make a dish and my pan has less than half a teaspoon of oil, can I wash that vessel in the sink?Community AnswerJust collecting it in a container over time would probably be your best solution. It's not appropriate to tip it down the drain.
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QuestionCan I put unused plastic bottles of rapeseed oil in the rubbish bins?PVTsCommunity AnswerFollow the instructions of disposal services in your location. That is how it is supposed to be done in some places, but your locality may have different rules.
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