5 Helpful Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

It is a problem we have all experienced at one point or another; your refrigerator just isn't big enough. However, with a little organization magic, you can fit more food in there than you ever thought possible. If you are constantly finding yourself running out of room in your refrigerator, use these five tips to maximize space and keep your food fresh for longer.

1. Store Your Condiments on the Door.

Because of its repeated exposure to the warm outside air, the refrigerator door is by far the warmest area of your fridge, with temperatures often exceeding 40° F. For this reason, you should avoid storing your milk here, and instead use it for items which are resistant to spoiling; such as condiments, salad dressing, and bottled water.

2. Keep Leftovers Front-and-Center.

Keep leftover foods and other ready-to-eat items (such as yogurt) in the front of your fridge, as close to eye level as possible. This will ensure that you don't forget about them and eat them before they go bad.

3. Avoid Using Circular Containers.

Whenever you have leftover food in need of storage, opt for square or rectangular containers. Since they are unable to line up edge-to-edge with one another, circular containers waste precious space.

4. Store Raw Meats on the Bottom Shelf.

Raw beef, poultry, and fish should all be kept on the lowest shelf of your refrigerator. Not only will it maximize their shelf life since it is the coldest area of the refrigerator, it will also prevent them from dripping down and contaminating food below.

5. Maximize Vertical Space.

The easiest way to fit more food in your fridge is by maximizing vertical space. If there is unused space between the bottom side of your shelf and the food below it, take advantage of it by stacking containers (square ones, obviously) or buying a shelf riser and placing delicate items such as eggs and bread beneath it.

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