The Ultimate Guide to an Organized Fridge: Easy to Maintain!

Step into the heart of your home – your refrigerator! Keeping this appliance sparkly clean with easy-to-find contents can be overwhelming. But fear not! Organizing your fridge doesn’t have to be a scary task. Join me on a journey to an organized fridge as I share practical strategies to overhaul your refrigerator and streamline your routine.

We use our fridge a TON, and I need to create organization systems inside it that are easy for me and my family to use. In this blog post, I’ll share some fridge organization ideas that are realistic & easy for the family to maintain!

Watch my video to see some easy fridge organization ideas:

Cleaning Your Fridge

Let’s start our journey to an organized fridge by addressing the very first and most important step: cleanliness. A spotless fridge isn’t just visually appealing; it’s essential for preserving freshness and preventing odors. Use a simple mixture of hot water and dish soap to cleanup grime from every crevice. Pay special attention to removable shelves and drawers, giving them a deep soak in a sink filled with soapy hot water to rid them of spills and drips. Don’t forget the doors and door shelves! Regular cleaning sessions will keep odors at bay and ensure your veggies and cheeses stay fresh and safe to eat.

Organize by Food Group

Now that our fridge sparkles, it’s time to conquer organization. Grouping similar items together is the key to a simple, organized fridge. Designate specific zones for vegetables, salads, cheeses, and juices. Optimize the top shelf for ready-to-eat snacks like yogurt and salad dressing as well as leftovers. (Consider using a lazy susan on the top shelf for easier access to items at the back of the shelf!)

Then, reserve the bottom shelves for dairy products and the lowest shelf for raw meat, preventing cross-contamination. Harness the power of bins and food storage containers to corral loose items like jars of ketchup and bottles of juice, minimizing clutter and maximizing space efficiency. The doors are the best spot for items that don’t need to be kept quite as cold like jams, jellies, sauces, and other condiments. Fruits, veggies and fresh herbs keep best in crisper drawers.

Utilize Storage Containers

Storage containers and bins can truly help keep a fridge organized. Transparent containers are a game-changer, because they offer visibility curbing the dreaded “out of sight, out of mind” syndrome. Label your bins for easy identification, ensuring even the busiest family members can locate their favorite snacks with ease. Consider containers that stack for an even better use of space. I’ve linked my favourite clear fridge bins for an organized refrigerator below:

Click here for my favourite clear organizing bins!

Meal Planning is Truly Magic

Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about meal planning. Crafting a weekly meal plan not only streamlines your grocery shopping and helps your budget, but it also minimizes food waste. Consider online shopping to stock up on essentials like eggs and fresh produce, ensuring you always have the ingredients you need for wholesome meals. Short on time? Check out meal kit delivery services, offering chef-curated recipes and pre-portioned ingredients delivered straight to your doorstep. If I don’t have the time to meal plan, I’ll opt for ready-to-go meal kits like Hello Fresh. You can use my exclusive link here to get $90 off your first order!

By implementing these practical strategies, you’ll transform your refrigerator into a haven of efficiency and organization. Try regular maintenance and meal planning, and watch as your fridge becomes so much easier and much more pleasant to use. Here’s to a fridge that’s as fresh and inviting as the food it holds!