It seems most of our waking hours at our house revolve around the kitchen, and I bet that’s the case at many other homes, too. And it’s important that it is well organized to run efficiently and effectively. Being on the hunt for a new fridge, we knew some things that we were looking for to help with this (fridge on the top, ice maker, and lots of drawers). But, what we also realized is how important it is for us to have a well organized fridge. So, I’m sharing our top 5 fridge organization tips in hopes of it helping you, too.
Plastic Portable Deep Storage Bin
Plastic storage bins are great for keeping things compartmentalized in your fridge. They keep like things together and also make it easier to take things out of the fridge.
These bins are also exceptionally helpful when putting meat in your fridge. So often the packages will get tears or leaks and you won't notice until your meat starts to thaw. These are very easy to clean and let you see exactly what is inside.
These come in many shapes and sizes, with handles and lids as options, too, so you are sure to find just what you need to get your fridge organized.
Label Maker
Anytime leftovers go in the fridge or something not in its original package, it needs a label. Anybody needs to be able to identify what is in the container as well as the date it was made. A label maker makes it super easy to include all of the important information in a very readable way. The labels also come off easily from many storage containers.
Glass Food Storage Containers
It is nice to have everything in a clear container in the fridge so you can easily see what's in it (even with the label on it). I like glass containers that can easily go from fridge to microwave or even oven. I also prefer containers with sides instead of round containers. The square and rectangular ones are easier to place next to each other without losing precious fridge space.
Reusable Storage Bags (8 Pack) Silicone and Plastic Free Ziplock for Food
With 4 kids and a husband packing lunches, it's nice to be able to have things ready to grab and go. These reusable silicon storage bags making packing lunch items ahead of time much easier.
Washable Refrigerator Mats
These washable refrigerator mats help make cleanup less of a chore. You can also cut them to size so they look custom for your refrigerator.
Having the right fridge for your family will aid you in organization for sure. If you are on the hunt for a new one, consider the All-New Bosch Counter-Depth Refrigerators. They are some good looking appliances!
And will help with your organization with ease as they include 5 tempered glass shelves, 4 of which are adjustable and half-width, 3 gallon door bins and 2 humidity controlled compartments to provide ample space for storing items. You can also organize it in new ways with the FlexBar™ that creates extra space in your refrigerator – it’s the perfect home for wine bottles, condiment jars, eggs, and more. An ingenious three-tier layered freezer drawer system creates extra storage for frozen items, from pizza boxes to frozen waffles.
These Bosch refrigerators also come with an Internal water dispenser and automatic ice maker with replacement filter and LED interior lighting. And not to worry, if the door gets left open, it will alert you when the refrigerator door is accidentally left open to save energy.
How do you keep your fridge organized?
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 14, 12, 8 and 6). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
Lindsey Paris says
My OCD is drooling for that label maker!
Krystyn says
Big fans of label makers here! All of the labels for all of the things!