9 Tricks For More Space In The Fridge

Storing food unnecessarily in the fridge changes taste and texture. They also take up a lot of space that is necessary for other foods.

The refrigerator has become an indispensable part of every household. It is known that it makes food last longer and at the same time cools drinks or desserts. So that everything has space in it, even if the refrigerator is not too big, the various products must be well organized.

However, due to the rush and the hectic pace, order is not always easy and the refrigerator often seems to be full, although in reality it is not at all.

So today we’d like to share a few handy tricks with you that will help you organize the contents of the refrigerator. Read on if you want to learn more about it. 

1. Keep only the bare essentials in the refrigerator

Are you one of those people who keep everything in the fridge? You can gain a lot of space if you just keep the things you need cool in it. Because not all food has to be put in the cold in order to keep it longer. Some products even lose various properties and taste as a result of the cold.

Our tip

• Only keep the foods that you need in the refrigerator. The rest of the products can be stored in baskets, shelves, cupboards, or other places in the kitchen or pantry.

2. Every product has its place

If you pay attention to the design of the refrigerator, you will notice that each space is intended for a specific food.

Respect this and keep each product in the place intended for it in order to use the refrigerator correctly.

Our tip

• Meat or food that needs a little more cold is stowed at the top.
• The vegetables go in the lower drawers, the rest of the food is best stored as shown.

3. Use baskets

The classic baskets are a great option for vegetables that don’t need to be kept cool.

Baskets are practical and can be used for a variety of foods. They also serve as beautiful kitchen decorations.

Our tip

• Use one or more baskets for food that can be kept at room temperature or in a cool and dry place.

4. Pay attention to the expiration date

Before the food is forgotten in the refrigerator after buying it, you should pay attention to the expiration date to put it in the foreground.

Our tip

• Keep foods like dairy products, meat, and eggs in a visible place as they usually don’t last very long and are easily forgotten if you don’t see them.

5. Use attached containers

Containers and packaging are very useful for storage. Leakage, cross-contamination and unpleasant smells are avoided.

Our tip

• Keep leftover food and groceries in hermetically sealed containers and use them as soon as possible.

6. Use sealable plastic bags

Sealable plastic bags are a good choice for small portions.

In this way, the freshness is preserved longer, unpleasant smells are avoided and the taste of different products does not mix.

Our tip

• You can always reuse these bags. Always try to keep small portions.

7. Do not put pots in the refrigerator

Pots or pans are usually very large and take up a lot of space in the refrigerator. In most cases, various products also have to be rearranged so that the refrigerator can even be closed. This creates chaos.

Our tip

• Keep the leftover food in resealable containers in the refrigerator.

8. Make your grocery list after going through your fridge

Regardless of whether it is a small or a large purchase, it is a good idea to check all the food in the refrigerator. This way you save money and space, and you don’t waste food.

Our tip

• When you go shopping, take time to check the groceries in the refrigerator. Bad things go in the trash and the shopping list can be created.

9. Use labels

Label the containers and jars with the stored products.

This is very convenient because it saves time searching.

Our tip

• You can use special labels for this or write on a strip of paper and attach it with some adhesive tape.