Putting magnets on the refrigerator can be harmful. This is the conclusion of a recent expert study. Even if there are nuances, since not bad for the food or the fridge itselfbut rather for refrigerators with some type of screen.
It is precisely because of this that I have long remembered that I used an old iPad as a magnetic whiteboard on the refrigerator door. It’s not that it’s the most common thing in the world, but I know of several similar cases and I think it’s important to know what can happen based on the findings of the aforementioned study.
How magnets affect the refrigerator:
It was precisely the OCU (Organization of Consumers and Users) that spoke on this subject to reveal the mystery of magnets on the refrigerator, a custom deeply rooted in much of the world. What if the typical magnet that loved ones who traveled to a paradise island brought you as a souvenir, what if a personalized magnet with photos of the family… Well, there are houses that have a real museum on the door from their refrigerator.
Well, the most important thing is what we have already mentioned before. And that’s it does not affect food preservation. Nothing happens with them because the magnetic field generated by the refrigerator magnets is very small and even in refrigerators filled with magnets it is still a small magnetic field.
However, there are problems with the smart devices. Likewise, it is not recommended to place them next to microwaves and other similar appliances, nor on the refrigerator if the way to stick them is to use a magnetic system.
In fact, for modern refrigerators with display, they recommend consulting the manufacturer know how problematic it can be to have magnets nearby, since in some cases they could cause problems on the touch screen, as well as loss of color and complete deterioration. And not just because of the magnetic field, but also because of the material of the magnets, which can often be stainless steel, iron or any other material that is unfriendly to components such as electronic displays.
An iPad in the fridge is definitely not the best idea
Neither inside nor outside. The iPad should be kept away from the refrigerator based on everything we’ve discussed. Personally, I already noticed that a long time ago I received a series of large magnetic stickers to stick on the iPad and the refrigerator door so that I could put them together and have a digital whiteboard.
I won’t deny its usefulness. From watching recipe videos while I cook to making a shopping list that I filled out with an Apple Pencil and instantly synced to my iPhone. However, apart from the fact that there was often a risk that it would fall, I now see that it is not the most recommended for your screen either.
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