How to Organize Your Refrigerator With Bed Bath & Beyond
How to Have a Super-Organized Fridge
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Surely you've seen the incredibly detailed, color-coded refrigerator interiors on TikTok and Instagram. And while those picture-perfect fridges may be a touch more aspirational than realistic, you don't need to be a full-time fridgefluencer to make your own setup a lot more organized. Sure, it'll look good — but organizing your fridge is one of those projects that pays off in the long run.
How so, you ask? Well, first of all, you won't spend five minutes rifling through shelves in search of the mustard. And on a more philosophical level, a tidy fridge makes it easier to see exactly what food you have, so you'll be more likely to eat it — and that can reduce food waste.
Start by cleaning out your shelves; get rid of any expired food, then give your fridge a deep clean. Next, create zones for different types of food. (Perhaps yogurt goes on the top shelf, left side. Juice might go in the fridge door. You get the idea.) And after you've done that, assess your fridge to see what kind of organizing tools you might need: bins, labels, containers, and so forth. From there, it's time to stock up on those fridge-organizing items, so you'll be set up for success.
Read on to see some of our favorites, and don't be surprised if you wind up #fridgefluencing in no time.
Line Those Shelves
Here's a simple way to save yourself from deep-cleaning hassle: Place Simply Essential 15-Inch x 16-Inch Fridge Liner ($8) on your refrigerator shelves, and the poly material will catch crumbs, drips, and spills. That way, when it's time to clean up, you can deal with the liner — not the hassle of removing the shelves themselves.
Load Up On Clear Stackable Bins
No doubt you've seen these clear acrylic Squared Away Stackable 8-Inch x 15-Inch Refrigerator Bins ($15) on fridge-organizing TikTok. As the name suggests, they stack well to make the most of space, and they make it drastically easier to find what you're looking for with a quick glance.
And Don't Forget Some With Lids
If you love fruits and vegetables, your fridge's produce bins are probably overflowing — or worse, squishing your spinach. Make more room with iDesign Kitchen Binz 2-Quart Containers ($22), which have airtight seals and a stackable design.
Label Them
Now take those clear bins to the next organizational level with this set of 36 Squared Away Refrigerator Labels ($10). These are especially useful if you live with other people who may need a little, uh, assistance in becoming more organized.
Eliminate Odor
The first rule of Tidy Fridge Club: A clean fridge smells like nothing at all. Baking soda absorbs odors, and this Arm & Hammer Fridge Fresh Refrigerator Air Filter ($4) neutralizes up twice as much stink as a typical one-pound box. It takes up less space, too, for a win-win.
Choose Uniform Containers
Leakproof, airtight, and made to last, this Rubbermaid Brilliance 22-piece Food Storage Container Set ($47) creates a uniform set of containers for prep and leftovers. Plus, because the BPA-free containers stack, they make the most of your fridge's vertical space.
Go Silicone
If you're into freezing your food for later, this is a good one. Once you use the super-sturdy Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bag ($18), you'll never want to deal with disposable zip bags again. This version can stand up on its own, is airtight, is freezer-friendly, and can be labeled with a marker, so you'll remember exactly when you tossed it in the freezer.
Try a Cheese Vault
If cheese is your thing, this may just be the most brilliant thing for your Brillat-Savarin. The Capabunga Cheese Vault ($74) is a simple, ingenious container specifically designed to keep cheeses tasting their best. The silicone container holds up to two pieces of cheese, keeping them fresher longer with a moisture-wicking lid. A splurge worth considering if you're already in the habit of buying expensive varieties.
Try Unconventional Storage
There's something endearingly quirky about this Robin Refigerator Basket ($39). Available in six colors, the ceramic basket stores jars, fruit, veg, and anything else you want to stash away.
Organize Leftovers, Too
Equally useful in the pantry and refrigerator, this glass and silicone Porter Seal Tight Bowl ($25) makes it easy to keep track of leftovers. Its screw-top lid is leakproof, so you can take food from fridge to commuter bag with zero anxiety over spills.
