9 Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator Like a Pro

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Reviewed By:  Devyani Kharbanda

Written By:  Aquib Nawab

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1 - Group Similar Items

Be diligent about keeping all produce together on one shelf, dairy products together on another shelf, condiments grouped together on the door, and so on. Organizing by food type makes it much easier to find what you need when cooking. It also helps avoid duplicate purchases.

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2 - Use Clear Storage Containers

Invest in clear plastic bins, canisters, or fridge organizers. The transparency makes it easy to see what's inside and prevents foods from getting lost or forgotten in the back. Uniform clear containers give your fridge a tidy, consistent look.

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3 - Use Refrigerator Organizers

Take advantage of insertable shelves, stackable bins, hanging racks, and other fridge organizers to better utilize all the empty vertical spaces in your fridge. It prevents messy piling up of foods and lets you neatly arrange while maximizing storage.

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4 - Store Tall Items on Top Shelves

Store the tallest items like gallon jugs of milk, juice, salad dressings, or large packages on the top shelves. This utilizes the extra overhead space so it doesn't go to waste. Shorter jars and containers go on lower shelves.

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5 - Keep Food in Original Packaging

Skip transferring foods into additional containers if the original packaging has the info needed and fits well into your fridge. This saves you money on unnecessary containers while also preventing lost track of expiration dates.

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6 - Face Labels Outward

Get in the habit of turning containers, jars, bottles, and packaging so the labels face forward after putting items back in the fridge. This facilitates easy scanning and quick grabbing of ingredients without shuffling items around.

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7- Arrange by Frequency of Use

Keep items you use most often, like juices, yogurts, leftovers, sandwich fixings and condiments in the most accessible spots. Reserve less-used items for back areas. Frequent foods should be right up front for quick grabbing.

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8 - Clean Out Old Foods Weekly

Get into the habit of combing through your fridge weekly and removing any leftovers, produce, or items that are past their prime. Prompt tossing of questionable foods keeps fridge smells and bacteria growth in check.

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9 - Deep Clean Monthly

Every 4 weeks, remove everything and wipe down all shelves, bins, drawers with a disinfecting cleaner. Then replace items neatly. Deep cleaning the entire interior prevents lingering odors and keeps your fridge hygienic.

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