How to Organize Your Refrigerator

Labeling Everything: Organize your Refrigerator Space

When it comes to cleaning jobs no one likes, cleaning the refrigerator is one of the top items on the list; at least for me it is. From unintentional science experiments to goopy spills that dry into a stubborn mess at the bottom of the refrigerator under the produce bins. With a few hacks, you can have an easy-to-clean refrigerator and get past those messes that are so difficult. Below are some tips on how to organize your refrigerator for maximum efficiency and food safety. We hope that you love this How to Organize Your Refrigerator post.

Adjusting Based on Needs to Organize Your Refrigerator

Start Outside

• Start with the top of your refrigerator where everything gets tossed and dust accumulates.
• Line the top of your refrigerator with a trash bag turned inside out and flattened.
• Next time you clean your refrigerator carefully remove the bag and flip it right side out and you are left with a bag ready to fill. Replace each time.
• To make removing old food easier use a dry-erase marker to write down when items went into the refrigerator. This will clean right off of your containers when you are done.

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Learn Temperature Zones

Different parts of your fridge have different temperatures. Utilize this by storing food in the appropriate zones:

• Top shelf and door: These are the warmest areas. Store condiments, jams, and drinks here.
• Middle shelves: A good spot for dairy products, leftovers, and pre-cooked foods.
• Bottom shelf: The coldest part of the fridge. Store raw meat, poultry, and fish here.

Creating Zones for Efficiency in Your Refrigerator

Crisper drawers

These drawers have adjustable humidity settings. Keep fruits and vegetables in their designated drawers:

• High humidity drawer: For vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and herbs.
• Low humidity drawer: Store fruits like berries, melons, and grapes here.

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Containers and bins

• Transfer fruits and vegetables from bulky packaging into clear containers. This helps you see what you have and prevents spoilage in the back of the fridge.
• Use bins and baskets to group similar items together, like yogurt containers or cheeses.
• Consider a lazy Susan on the door shelf for easy access to condiments.

Utilizing Containers and Dividers in Your Refrigerator

General practices

• Declutter regularly: Throw away expired items and leftovers that have been sitting too long.
• Wipe up spills promptly: This prevents bacteria growth and lingering odors.
• Store leftovers in airtight containers: This prevents them from drying out or affecting the flavor of other foods.
• Rotate groceries: Place new items in the back and bring older items to the front to ensure you use them before they spoil.
• Protect shelves: Line shelves inside your refrigerator with silicone mats or towels. This will keep spills from getting all over the glass forcing you to remove them and scrub them.

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Cleaning the Inside of Your Fridge

• Spills often work their way down the walls of the refrigerator and take over the space under the produce drawers. This dries into a hard-to-clean goop.
• Take a kitchen towel and soak it in hot soapy dishwater then place it over this goop and let sit while you work on cleaning out the rest of the refrigerator. This will soften the dried-out liquids making them easier to remove.
• Line the bottom with a paper towel or thin cotton fabric and replace often between full cleanouts.
• To save time scrubbing and cleaning remove the shelves and drawers along with all food from your refrigerator.
• Then spray the sides with scrubbing bubbles and let sit while you wipe down the shelves. this will save you time and work scrubbing.
• Return everything neatly to your refrigerator checking dates on condiments and rarely used sauces that can expire between uses.

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How to Organize Your Refrigerator

By following these tips, you can keep your refrigerator organized, efficient, and food-safe! We hope that you are inspired by this How to Organize Your Refrigerator post. Happy cleaning!