While many of us are penny-pinching and trying to keep food bills as low as possible, it is no wonder people are trying to ensure their food and drink items keep fresher for longer.

And one person has asked for advice on the online forum site Reddit about storing milk.

In a thread titled: How do you store box milk for longer?

The post stated: “I can never seem to finish the box of milk. Once I open it, use it, few days to a week, it’s bloated.