10 Items That Will Help You Better Organize the Space in Your Refrigerator.
Many of us spend a lot of time and effort organizing our closets, home offices, and even kitchen cabinets, but we still throw weekly groceries and leftovers into the refrigerator with barely a thought. We soon find ourselves unable to find the ranch dressing behind all those plastic containers of food that look more like the results of a science experiment.
Even if you don’t let your refrigerator get so messy, a disorganized interior will make it difficult to keep it clean and find what you need. If you’re serious about organizing your refrigerator, you’ll need to look beyond the standard drawers and shelves most models offer. Here are the products I recommend to transform your cluttered fridge into a more organized space.
Add extra drawers to your refrigerator.
Many refrigerators have only a few drawers for storing vegetables, fruits, and other items, which may not be enough for separate storage. These under-shelf drawers are attached with latches and provide additional pull-out space without taking up valuable shelf space (though, admittedly, they reduce usable vertical space, so their placement should be carefully considered).
Use drink organizers in the refrigerator.
My wife buys a lot of soda. A lot . She used to just stuff those cardboard bags in the fridge and grab the cans as needed, but the cans would sometimes just roll onto the floor, the cardboard would often get soggy, and it just looked unsightly. It’s better to install a can holder—either a floor-standing one like this one or a plastic dispenser like this one . Either way, the cans will be neatly organized and in their proper places, and your fridge will look tidier.
Stackable drawers allow you to efficiently use the vertical space of your refrigerator.
The key to organizing refrigerator space is a modular approach, dividing vast shelf space into neat, stackable units. These plastic containers are a great choice: they can be stacked to efficiently utilize vertical space, and the contents are accessible through a pull-out drawer, so you don’t have to disassemble the containers to get to the items you need.
Add storage containers with pull-out colanders to your cart for your produce.
These durable, airtight plastic containers are perfect for those who frequently eat foods that need to be washed before use. They stack compactly in the refrigerator for maximum tidiness and feature a built-in colander for quick and easy rinsing before use.
Organize your seasonings with a Lazy Susan.
A Lazy Susan is a wonderful addition to your refrigerator. It allows you to store all your condiments and leftover sauce jars in one place, making them easy to access without having to rummage through the entire fridge.
Use self-adhesive refrigerator organizers to save shelf space.
Another way to maximize vertical space in your refrigerator is to remove yogurt containers, which currently take up too much space. These self-adhesive organizers hold four standard yogurt containers—or any plastic container of similar size. They can be mounted under shelves or even on the sides of the refrigerator to keep them out of the way but still easily accessible.
Use shelf dividers to make better use of your refrigerator door space.
Your refrigerator door shelves are cluttered with condiments, milk cartons, and everything else, all crammed together. The solution is to divide the space. These adjustable dividers help organize bottles and jars, and they can be moved and removed to create different storage options as your shopping list changes.
Organize your freezer too.
If you have a freezer full of packages of meat, frozen meals, vegetables, and/or boxed food, this freezer organizer is a simple way to keep everything organized and easily accessible. It features built-in handles, so you can easily pull out the entire freezer if needed, or simply remove a single box to defrost for dinner.
Use an egg storage tray to store a few dozen eggs.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who enjoy an egg every now and then, and those for whom eggs are a lifelong source of energy. If you fall into the latter category, consider investing in one or two stackable egg holders . They’re a much more effective egg storage system than styrofoam cartons.
Use a bottle rack under the shelf to free up shelf space.
Another way to free up shelf space is to remove bottles of soda, beer, wine, or water. An undershelf bottle holder is a great solution. Not only does it free up shelf space, but it also makes it easy to reach your favorite drink without digging around in the back of the fridge.