Where some people ration toilet paper, others stock and apparently use it in a very unusual place. A trend currently making the rounds on TikTok has people asking: why are there rolls of TP in the fridge?

If you scroll through TikTok often, you may have already spotted them: toilet paper stocked in users' fridges. They seem out of place hanging out among the milk, ham, and eggs, but according to the New York Post, there's a reason behind the curious new trend.

Anyone who has been struggling with unpleasant odors in their refrigerator, despite having thrown away spoiled milk or forgotten cheese, could benefit from a roll in the fridge, according to TikTokers. In other words: toilet paper is said to absorb bad odors.

While not an appetizing sight, they can actually help absorb moisture that causes mildew, mold, and nasty fridge smells, according to some.

Quite a few TikTokers said they have already tried the hack and found it helpful. But there are other tricks that can help with a stinky fridge, as well as more unlikely reasons to keep the rolls in the fridge, too!

Baking soda is the most commonly used hack to help with fridge freshness and only has to be replaced about every three months.

By comparison, it's recommended to swap toilet paper every three weeks.

(Of course, don't try to use it in the bathroom afterward!)

If your fridge is still smelling foul, experts recommend giving your fridge a deep clean and checking for any spilled forgotten food bits or leaks in the fridge tray.

Another unique use for toilet paper kept in the fridge?

"You can use this as an ice pack," explained TikToker Drew, who uses the chilled rolls to keep his food cold. "It does really work. It lasts for eight hours," he added.