Fridge organisation can look different from home to home, but the goal is always the same. We want to spend less time digging through the fridge to find the ingredients we think we have at home. We also want to keep ingredients fresh and cut down on food costs and waste.
Here is how you can spend an afternoon reorganising your fridge:
Step 1. Clean the fridge thoroughly
The first step towards a well-organised fridge is to take everything out and give it a good scrub. Don't forget to clean the drainage hole, where all the liquid from the fridge collects. Tip! Use cotton buds or pipe cleaners to clean the hole.
Organise & categorise your shelves
Don't store leftovers in saucepans or casserole dishes. Use clear food containers and fridge storage so you can easily see what is in your fridge. It also makes the big weekly shop easier.
Top shelf – one of the milder shelves in your fridge. This is where you can keep leftovers and more delicate products.
Middle shelf – is colder. This is a good place for dairy products, among other things.
Bottom shelf – the coldest shelf in the fridge. Ideal for storing raw ingredients such as meat, fish and chicken.
The door – the warmest part of the fridge. Perfect for sauces, condiments and jam.
Make everyday life easier. Getting organised doesn't have to be difficult!
