{"id":39857,"date":"2023-11-04T16:42:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T16:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/12-fridge-organisation-hacks\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:42:54","slug":"12-fridge-organisation-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/12-fridge-organisation-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Fridge Organisation Hacks You Need to Try!"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sick of food going bad at the back of your fridge? Try these <\/span><b>fridge organisation hacks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help store your food safely, efficiently, and with more visibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your fridge is jam-packed with food, it can be difficult to see what you actually have. Bags of spinach wilt in your crisper, leftovers go off, and your fridge starts to get smelly\u2026 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to find<\/span><b> fridge storage solutions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We asked our team of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced domestic cleaners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some <\/span><b>clever fridge organising ideas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and boy did they deliver!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these genius hacks below, and see how they work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-1024.jpg\" alt=\"fridge not organised\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome, Neat Freaks! Delve into 7 Fridge Organisation Hacks for a Tidy Kitchen\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><b>refrigerator organisation tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to consider the kinds of food you purchase and how that affects your fridge storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more general <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/fridge-organisation-hacks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fridge organisation tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will work for anyone, and we\u2019ll explore some more specific hacks later.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a<strong> Lazy Susan turntable<\/strong> in your fridge to effortlessly reach items stored at the back of your shelves. It will help you make better use of the space, give you more visibility on what items you have, and allows you to easily find and reach what you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for <strong>clear storage bins<\/strong> to compartmentalise and group similar food items together within your fridge. The transparency of these bins facilitates a quick visual assessment of their contents, making it easier to locate and access specific items. You can also categorise foods, you can effectively utilise the space, prevent clutter, and maintain a well-organised refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try <strong>designating each shelf of your fridge for a different food group<\/strong>. You could have one for produce, another for meat and dairy, and another for leftovers. This simple organisational technique helps household members quickly identify where each item belongs, encouraging everyone to maintain order and cleanliness in the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of <strong>adjustable shelves in your fridge!<\/strong> You can easily customise the height according to the size of items you need to store, which helps you use the space most efficiently. No more dead space above short items, less crowding, and better organisation!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify your fridge cleaning by<strong> placing mats on each of the shelves<\/strong>. They can be easily removed and cleaned, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/kitchen-cleaning-hacks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making your kitchen cleaning an absolute breeze.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plus &#8211; you can always choose some cute colours and prints to brighten up your fridge!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of your door shelf storage by <strong>buying square bottles that match and tessellate easily<\/strong>. You can pour your liquids and drinks into these square bottles that stack side by side and leave no gaps. It seems like a small thing, but these little changes add up to big effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do a lot of baking at home or like to meal prep in advance, make sure you\u2019re <strong>labelling your food<\/strong>. You could label it the date you made it, or the date that it will go bad &#8211; either system works just fine. It will help you keep track of what\u2019s going bad and needs to be tossed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These tips are great for organising your fridge and even better for tackling the wider project of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/genius-kitchen-organisation-hacks\/\">organising your kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fruit-storage-1024-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"refrigerator storage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transform Your Fridge: 5 Innovative Hacks You Can&#8217;t Afford to Miss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These hacks are a little more unique and tailored towards storing particular food items. Check them out and see if they apply to your fridge needs &#8211; then give them a whirl! And why not take inspiration from what we&#8217;ve discussed and incorporate these tips to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/cleaning-kitchen-tools-and-equipment\/\">kitchen cleaning<\/a> too<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know you can freeze your herbs for longer storage? Simply chop them up and freeze them in ice cube trays with a little oil or water. This will save you herb wastage, and stores them in easy single-use portions. Plus, it can save space in your fridge if your vegetable crisper drawer is already overpacked!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repurpose empty egg cartons to organise and store berries, knobs of ginger, lemons and limes, or other small food items. The individual compartments keep small, delicate objects separate, preventing them from rolling around and getting squashed. It&#8217;s a creative and efficient way to make the most of the available space.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vegetable crisper is particularly chaotic, you can use drawer dividers just the same way you do in your clothing drawers! Adjustable dividers can be put in place to separate your produce into different categories, instead of everything being lumped in together.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a lot of bottles? A magazine holder can help keep your ketchup, mustard, and salad dressings upright and organised. This clever storage hack not only saves space but also prevents spills and ensures easy access to your frequently used condiments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Improve the longevity of your fruits and vegetables stored in crisper drawers by lining them with paper towels. This will help absorb excess moisture, keep your produce fresher for longer, and hopefully <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-get-rid-of-black-mold-9-ways-to-kill-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep things mould-free!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you have all the <\/span><b>fridge organisation hacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need to keep your food fresh for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If cleaning and organising just isn\u2019t your cup of tea, remember you can always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book an expert local cleaner through Wecasa.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They\u2019ll have your fridge spick and span in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"reserverShortcode\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\" title=\"Book my cleaning\">Book my cleaning<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Sick of food going bad at the back of your fridge? Try these fridge organisation hacks to help store your food safely, efficiently, and with more visibility! When your fridge is jam-packed with food, it can be difficult to see what you actually have. Bags of spinach wilt in your crisper, leftovers go off, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[698,728],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-housework","category-kitchen-cleaning"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39857\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}