Fruit, including grapes, go off very quickly before they can be enjoyed, with grapes lasting around five days if stored in the fridge.
If stored at room temperature, they may go off within two to four days if not consumed.
The fruit often comes in plastic tubs with small holes in the packaging to allow air to circulate, keeping it fresher for longer.
Whilst it is often advised to wash grapes before they are stored, it is best to wash them just before you eat them.
This helps prevent any excess moisture which will make grapes go mouldy much quicker.
It is also recommended they should be stored in the bottom drawer of the fridge.
According to the experts at Real Simple, the airflow and chill of the fridge will preserve the fruit for a few weeks.
If you find that the grapes still turn mouldy, try storing them in an airtight jar or container.
Simply pull the grapes off the vine and add them to a jar, adding some kitchen paper into the bottom to soak up the excess moisture.
Make sure the grapes are put in whole as cut grapes will spoil faster, according to the pros.
Grapes can absorb odours, so make sure they are kept away from any strong-smelling foods.
Another fruit which can go off very quickly is strawberries, which can soak up excess moisture from their environments very quickly.
Richard Price from Britsuperstore recommended storing the fruit in a proper container with ventilation holes.
According to Richard, airtight containers can trap moisture, “accelerating spoilage”, and is often a mistake many people make.
Another mistake is leaving them in the plastic bag they came in, which is often not suitable for longer-term storage.
