Organized Fridge

How to Manifest an Organized Fridge

The organized fridge, while uncommon, is easily manifested with a couple of clever products and minor changes to your daily habits. Here are a few storage items I use to keep my refrigerator organized and my food fresh and accessible:

Fridge Storage Bins

Cold-temperature-safe and easy to clean, these clear fridge bins prevent scary spills from descending your fridge shelves, while keeping food organized. Several kinds are available but these stackable fridge bins by Dial are my favorites and they come with built-in handles to easily pull food out when you need it. Several sizes are available for fruits, cans, cheeses, bottles and other foods.

TrueSeal Glass Storage Containers by Anchor Hocking

I love glass. It’s recyclable, food safe and great for refrigeration, freezing, microwaving and even oven baking. This Anchor Hocking set is great for storing casseroles, desserts and other leftovers. Included are 2 – 1-7/8-cup and 1 – 4-3/4-cup storage containers. Use them in your lunch and rest assured the patented TrueSeal lids won’t fall off like most competitor brands. A clear window in the top of lid makes for easy viewing from every angle. And finally, they’re safe for the dishwasher. These are available in square, round and rectangular varieties with a range of storage capacities. You can’t go wrong with good old-fashioned, American-made glassware.

No Spill Ice Tray

For freezers, the No Spill Ice Tray is the bee’s knees for keeping your in-process ice cubes from splashing all over the interior. A silicone top keeps water put while freezing.

Once you have the organized refrigerator products to keep your refrigerator in top shape, you need to also develop some habits to maintain your organization. Everything has a place, and if you remember that, you’re halfway to having the organized, dream fridge you’ve always wanted. Regular maintenance also keeps your fridge clean and inviting. At least once a week give exposed surfaces a swipe with a warm rag soaked in dish detergent. If you notice a spill, just remove the fridge bin and wipe clean. You’ll find maintenance much more manageable with removable fridge bins and secure food storage containers.

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Also see our Small Kitchen and Tiny Kitchen organizing blog posts. Also, see Ask Our Organizer for more fridge ideas, as well as tons of great organizing tips.