Sick of food going bad at the back of your fridge? Try these fridge organisation hacks to help store your food safely, efficiently, and with more visibility!
When your fridge is jam-packed with food, it can be difficult to see what you actually have. Bags of spinach wilt in your crisper, leftovers go off, and your fridge starts to get smelly… That’s why it’s so important to find fridge storage solutions that work for you.
We asked our team of experienced domestic cleaners for some clever fridge organising ideas, and boy did they deliver!
Check out these genius hacks below, and see how they work for you.
Welcome, Neat Freaks! Delve into 7 Fridge Organisation Hacks for a Tidy Kitchen
When it comes to refrigerator organisation tips, it’s important to consider the kinds of food you purchase and how that affects your fridge storage.
Here are some more general fridge organisation tips that will work for anyone, and we’ll explore some more specific hacks later.
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- Use a Lazy Susan turntable in your fridge to effortlessly reach items stored at the back of your shelves. It will help you make better use of the space, give you more visibility on what items you have, and allows you to easily find and reach what you need.
- Opt for clear storage bins to compartmentalise and group similar food items together within your fridge. The transparency of these bins facilitates a quick visual assessment of their contents, making it easier to locate and access specific items. You can also categorise foods, you can effectively utilise the space, prevent clutter, and maintain a well-organised refrigerator.
- Try designating each shelf of your fridge for a different food group. You could have one for produce, another for meat and dairy, and another for leftovers. This simple organisational technique helps household members quickly identify where each item belongs, encouraging everyone to maintain order and cleanliness in the fridge.
- Take advantage of adjustable shelves in your fridge! You can easily customise the height according to the size of items you need to store, which helps you use the space most efficiently. No more dead space above short items, less crowding, and better organisation!
- Simplify your fridge cleaning by placing mats on each of the shelves. They can be easily removed and cleaned, and making your kitchen cleaning an absolute breeze. Plus – you can always choose some cute colours and prints to brighten up your fridge!
- Make the most of your door shelf storage by buying square bottles that match and tessellate easily. You can pour your liquids and drinks into these square bottles that stack side by side and leave no gaps. It seems like a small thing, but these little changes add up to big effects.
- If you do a lot of baking at home or like to meal prep in advance, make sure you’re labelling your food. You could label it the date you made it, or the date that it will go bad – either system works just fine. It will help you keep track of what’s going bad and needs to be tossed.
These tips are great for organising your fridge and even better for tackling the wider project of organising your kitchen.
Transform Your Fridge: 5 Innovative Hacks You Can’t Afford to Miss
These hacks are a little more unique and tailored towards storing particular food items. Check them out and see if they apply to your fridge needs – then give them a whirl! And why not take inspiration from what we’ve discussed and incorporate these tips to your kitchen cleaning too
- Did you know you can freeze your herbs for longer storage? Simply chop them up and freeze them in ice cube trays with a little oil or water. This will save you herb wastage, and stores them in easy single-use portions. Plus, it can save space in your fridge if your vegetable crisper drawer is already overpacked!
- Repurpose empty egg cartons to organise and store berries, knobs of ginger, lemons and limes, or other small food items. The individual compartments keep small, delicate objects separate, preventing them from rolling around and getting squashed. It’s a creative and efficient way to make the most of the available space.
- If your vegetable crisper is particularly chaotic, you can use drawer dividers just the same way you do in your clothing drawers! Adjustable dividers can be put in place to separate your produce into different categories, instead of everything being lumped in together.
- Use a lot of bottles? A magazine holder can help keep your ketchup, mustard, and salad dressings upright and organised. This clever storage hack not only saves space but also prevents spills and ensures easy access to your frequently used condiments.
- Improve the longevity of your fruits and vegetables stored in crisper drawers by lining them with paper towels. This will help absorb excess moisture, keep your produce fresher for longer, and hopefully keep things mould-free!
So, now you have all the fridge organisation hacks you need to keep your food fresh for longer.
If cleaning and organising just isn’t your cup of tea, remember you can always book an expert local cleaner through Wecasa. They’ll have your fridge spick and span in no time!
