This Adorable Refrigerator Gadget Saves Me Money and Keeps Stinky Onion and Garlic Odors Contained (Where They Should Be!)

Desserts aside, I can’t think of one recipe in my repertoire that doesn’t include either onions or garlic — or both. These flavor-packed staples are as crucial to my cooking arsenal as olive oil, salt, and pepper. But here’s the thing: Odors from cut onions and peeled garlic can overpower your fridge, giving everything from sliced bread to leftover apple pie a subtle tinge of unwanted bite — gross.

After eating one too many bowls of cereal that tasted faintly of onions, I decided that enough was enough, and I went searching for a solution to keep the stink of my most-used ingredients contained where they should be. An Amazon search resulted in lots of available options, but after reading the customer comments, I settled on the Hutzler Onion Saver, which has more than 9,000 five-star reviews! Fast forward a few months, and I couldn’t be happier with this game-changing purchase. The onion and garlic odors that used to greet me every time I opened the fridge door are a thing of the past.

I couldn’t tell you exactly how the onion saver does what it does, but I do know that the design delivers stellar results. When I was doing my research, I saw that Amazon users seemed to agree that, although shaped like an adorable onion, this plastic gadget is just as useful for garlic. They were right — the only time I smell the pungent aromas is when I lift the top off of the Onion Saver. And, you don’t have to rely on my word alone. “This is so helpful and great for the price,” one user shared. “Now my fridge doesn’t smell like onion anymore.” Another commented, “Keeps the onion fresh for a few days and does not stink up the refrigerator.”

Yup, you read that right: Not only does the smart design work for keeping smells at bay, it also helps cut onions and peeled garlic last days longer than they do in a typical container (maybe they should call it the Onion and Money Saver!), Plus, since it’s BPA-free, I know that no unwanted chemicals are seeping into my food. And I love that I can just throw it in the dishwasher when it needs a cleaning.

I also have to mention that I am totally enamored with the Onion Saver’s appearance. I get compliments on it every time a friend opens my fridge, and I can just imagine using it to serve onions at brunch and barbecues — talk about a crowd pleaser! In fact, Hutzler has so impressed me with this product, I just ordered the Mushroom Saver, which claims to prevent mushrooms from getting soggy or dried out. Who knows — if I keep saving more and more money by extending the life of my produce, I just might buy the entire Hutzler Food Saver line! For now, I’m happy my cornflakes once again taste as they should.

Buy: Hutzler Onion Saver, $8.37 (normally $8.93)