No More Mess: Organize Your Fridge With These Ideas
It’s funny how the simple things make us feel relaxed, accomplished, and happier. Getting organized is one of those things for sure.
Every time you open the fridge door to your organized fridge, it gives you that feeling. An organized refrigerator and freezer help you save a lot of time, too, especially when you’re trying to put a meal together.
By keeping an organized fridge you’ll be much less likely to run out of anything. You’ll be able to see everything at a glance and know when something is running low or out.
However, organizing your fridge can be a daunting task! But, you can organize your entire fridge like a pro by using items such as clear containers and glass containers. They can keep everything neat and tidy, and that makes the task much easier.
Plus this way you can see what you have making your trips to the grocery store easier.
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Say hello to a cleaner and more organized refrigerator and say goodbye to expired leftovers with these ideas:
How To Organize Your Fridge
1. Clear Storage Container
Invest in a set of clear storage containers so that you can easily access the items in your fridge. Having clear bins also helps you see which ones hit their expiration dates or are running low. It makes it easier to pull out a basket to make a meal with, too, if you keep like foods together.
Greenco 6-Piece Refrigerator and Freezer Stackable Storage Organizer Bins with Handles
HOOJO Refrigerator Organizer Bins – 8pcs
Kitchen Shaq 6-Piece Refrigerator and Freezer Organizer Bins with Handles
2. Stackable Storage Containers
Toss those old plastic takeout containers or original packaging and use stackable storage containers instead. These containers make it easier to store food and to go from the fridge, to the microwave, to your dinner table.
These clear containers also help fight food spoilage. You can place items like peanuts, seeds, onions, garlic, and leftovers in these fridge bins to make it easier for you to access them when needed.
You can even put the smaller containers and stackable bins in the door shelves this will help free up space.
77L Food Storage Containers, (3-Pack)
Prepworks by Progressive 6-Piece ProKeeper Set
MineSign 6 Pack Plastic Stackable Food Storage Containers With Vented Lids
3. Under-Shelf Sliding Drawer
Do you need additional drawer space in your fridge to store your vegetables and fruits? Use an under-shelf sliding drawer! It helps free up space in your produce drawer and also keeps extra items like bread and snacks separated and easily accessible while adding that much-needed middle drawer or even extra cheese drawers.
Fridge Drawer Organizer
Multipurpose Fridge Storage Sliding Drawer
Smart Design Adjustable Pull Out Refrigerator Drawer
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4. Can Organizer
One of the reasons our own fridge looks unorganized is when our soda and favorite drinks are scattered and taking up fridge space. Using a soda can organizer is a neat and tidy solution to keep cold beverages conveniently organized in the fridge — all in one place.
Plus this storage solution gives you easy access to your soda
SimpleHouseware Stackable Front Loading Beverage Can Dispenser Rack
InterDesign Refrigerator Soda Can Organizer
Sorbus Soda Can Beverage Dispenser Rack
5. Egg Holder
You can never have too many eggs! You can cook them for breakfast, for snacks, and even use them for baking! We go through about 2-3 dozen eggs a week with just 4 people in the house!
An egg holder allows you to stack and store eggs for extra fridge storage space. It can hold up to 14 eggs and are completely stackable for easy storage.
Hershuing 60 Grid Large Capacity Egg Holder
InterDesign 21-Pieces Egg Holder
Eslite 18-Pieces Egg Holder
6. Produce Keeper
Say no to food waste and keep all your fruits and vegetables fresh and extend produce life by using a produce keeper. Make sure if you rinse your produce before storing it to dry it well, even a little bit of water can make your produce spoil faster.
These produce keepers are a great way to keep your fresh produce fresh longer. These plastic containers can fit perfectly on the shelf or in the refrigerator door and can hold bunches of grapes, carrots, green beans, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and more!
These storage bins maintain the fruits and vegetables’ moisture, too. Making them a great addition to your fridge organization plus you’ll be saving money in the long run by extending your fresh veggie shelf life and lowering your chance of food spoilage.
Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver Food Storage Container
OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Large Produce Keeper
Signoraware Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Keeper Saver Storage Container with Air Vented Lids
7. Fridge Liner
Messy fridge no more! Fridge liners are a good idea and they can be placed on the shelves and under bins especially in the bottom drawer or crisper drawers, serving as a barrier between the food items and the glass shelving such as the bottom shelf.
So, once there are spills or messes inside of your fridge from items such as soy sauce, you can just remove and wash the liner and they are ready to use again.
Sulimy 6-Piece Antibacterial Fridge Mat
Dualplex 6-Piece Refrigerator Fridge Mat
Bakhuk 9-Piece Refrigerator Shelf Liner
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Organizing your kitchen starts with your fridge. It not only saves a lot of money by eliminating the need to waste money on expired food, it also minimizes your preparation time!
Be worry-free and mess-free with these fridge organizing products!
How about you? Do you have other tips when it comes to organizing your kitchen?
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