Safe Temperature Storage

[Cwilliams]

So I just bought my first house. Not a very big house but it did come with a storage/shop. It does have a window unit but it is to expensive to run constantly. I live in West Texas and temps are about to reach the 100's. I have all of my detailing supplies stacked on a shelf organized neatly but I'm worried about the heat. I have a fridge plugged in the shop that is currently empty and was debating on putting chemicals inside of the fridge. Would that be okay to store chemicals in a running fridge? Of course I wouldn't make it freeze but turning it down to around 50-60 degrees?

[Beemer]

Storing in a cool fridge is a great idea. I'm in tx too and bring a lot of my products in from the garage during the hot months.

[Dan@Adams]

Personally, I would recommend to move them inside to a basement before putting them into a fridge. Normal room temperature would be better than 50 degrees. The only products I specifically refrigerate are my Americana and Patriot Waxes. Every winter and summer, I move all of my chemical products into the basement. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold and heat can reduce the shelf life and effectiveness, so I would say anything below 45 or above 80, move them inside.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/17083-faq-do-the-products-have-a-shelf-life/

[mc2hill]

I store my polishes and wax/sealants indoors.  I leave the 'thin' chemicals in the garage and have not experienced any issues so far.

[Cwilliams]

Im sure I could make the fridge warmer than 50 degrees. I just don't have much room in the house for all the extras

[Mnitetrain]

Im sure I could make the fridge warmer than 50 degrees. I just don't have much room in the house for all the extras

Beer at 50 is too warm unless you're a Brit.