Organizing Your Refrigerator, One Shelf At A Time
It’s hard to believe that the start of school is right around the corner. Back to the hustle and bustle of fall sports, extracurricular activities and all the ‘stuff’ that comes along with having school aged children.
One area in the home that will help maintain your sanity if organized properly is the refrigerator. If you were to tally up all the time you spend organizing your fridge weekly, searching for the bottle of ketchup or wondering where that awful smell was coming from, you’d be surprised how much valuable time you are wasting. Organizing your fridge is essential because it helps you save money by preventing spoilage, maximize storage capacity and allow you to easily find things quickly. People are notorious for forgetting where they put items or that they even purchased certain goods, which leads to wasted effort and frustration.
Let us share with you our best kept secrets on organizing your fridge effectively as well as making the most out of it!
How To Organize Your Refrigerator:
1) Get organized with labels.
Labeling your refrigerator can help you remember which foods belong in which compartments. The most effective way is using a label maker or post-it notes. It may sound silly but many times the members in your family don’t alway know where things are stored. Think of your fridge as a filing cabinet. Instead of putting your Verizon Bill with your Car Statement, you file them accordingly. Labeling takes the guesswork out and allows you to find what you’re looking for quickly.
2) Keep your produce fresh by storing them properly.
You should store fruits and vegetables in the crisper section of your refrigerator. They need to stay cold so that they remain fresh longer. Make sure that you keep your fruits and veggies away from other foods like meats and dairy products. To take it a step further, if your produce is in drawers, use a post-it note to notate how tomatoes, apples, or cucumbers are in the drawer. This way you can see what you need more of the next time you head to the grocery store or place a pick-up order.
3) Store leftovers properly.
If you have leftover food, make sure that you store them in a sealed tight container. Also notate on the container or place a post-it note when the food should be thrown away. Having this visual reminder of an expiration date will help you keep food from staying in the fridge for weeks on end.
4) Clean your refrigerator regularly.
It is important to clean your refrigerator regularly. This way, you will avoid having spoiled foods and odors. In addition, cleaning your refrigerator will allow you to maintain your organization method.
5) Use clear/same sized containers.
Clear containers allow you to easily identify what is inside. Having square and rectangle shaped containers maximizes available storage and will also enable you to store them efficiently and orderly without taking up too much room.
6) Don’t overfill your refrigerator.
Make sure that you don’t fill your refrigerator too full. If you do, then you will waste more energy and money and it will be much more difficult to see what’s inside. You know what your family consumes on a regular basis. Make sure to purchase just what you need so you’re not left with having to throw out loads of food.
The Bottom Line
Organizing your fridge is not just for aesthetic purposes, it is essential because it helps you save time and money. By organizing your fridge, you will be able to reduce the number of trips you take to the grocery store and cut down on the amount of food you waste. There are so many great options for food storage on Laura’s List. Head on over to https://healthierspaces.com/lauras-list/ to see what items might help you get your refrigerator ready for the chaotic months ahead/.
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Whether you’re looking for advice or assistance in the transformation of your home into a healthier environment, we’ve got you covered! Founded in 2013 by Laura Souders, Healthier Spaces Organizing is here to help by guiding you every step of the way to a cleaner, healthier, and more organized home.
