Introduction:
Keeping your fridge tidy is not just about keeping food fresh or cleaning the shelves. It is also about systematizing storage and creating an ideal order, so you don’t have to constantly search for the right products. If you like, it is also a small Zen inside – eliminating the irritant. After all, perfectionists know how easily a random drop of milk on glass shelves or a tube of dried mayonnaise on the neck can ruin your mood.
Today we will talk about cleaning the refrigerator, and for completeness of information we have prepared a wagon and a cart of life hacks. Fortunately, Chinese manufacturers have come up with many gadgets for storing food.
We disassemble the refrigerator
With a refrigerator it’s almost like with a medicine cabinet – first you need to throw out everything with an expired shelf life.
Turn off the appliances, unload the food, wash the shelves and drawers of the refrigerator and freezer.
Before loading, also wash or wipe all containers, jars, bottles and containers with a cloth soaked in vinegar solution.
Napkins, coasters, containers
To keep your refrigerator perfectly tidy, use silicone napkins. Pimpled on one side and smooth on the other, they will prevent stains on the shelves and glassware from sliding.
When organizing storage throughout the kitchen , if you want to protect the inside of your kitchen drawers, buy rubber mats by the meter. This is more cost-effective and allows you to cut the roll to any size.
For dishes with low sides, use special coasters. Sauces, gravies or jam will not spill with them, and it is always easy to wash such a tray .
Use vacuum containers to store butter, cheese, cake leftovers, or highly aromatic foods. They prevent oxygen from entering, thereby increasing shelf life, and prevent odors from spreading to other foods.
Storing eggs in the refrigerator
The cardboard and plastic boxes that eggs are sold in are not very convenient for long-term storage, as are the compartments that come with the refrigerator.
Large quantities of eggs can be stored in containers in the lower compartment of the refrigerator. But for a couple of dozen, there are more compact devices.
Use vacuum containers to store butter, cheese, cake leftovers, or highly aromatic foods. They prevent oxygen from entering, thereby increasing shelf life, and prevent odors from spreading to other foods.
Storing eggs in the refrigerator
The cardboard and plastic boxes that eggs are sold in are not very convenient for long-term storage, as are the compartments that come with the refrigerator.
Large quantities of eggs can be stored in containers in the lower compartment of the refrigerator. But for a couple of dozen, there are more compact devices.
Organizing space in the refrigerator for vegetables, fruits, and greens
To keep all kinds of fruits, vegetables and greens fresh, closed compartments of the refrigerator are usually used. Pepper halves, lemons and other leftovers are often forgotten on the shelf, eventually withering and spoiling.
To prolong freshness, use plastic boxes with a hinged steam release lid or regular food trays stacked in the refrigerator.
Several plastic trays will organize the space in the refrigerator as ergonomically as possible, increase the useful area, and you will not have to wash the shelves so often.
Wall-mounted boxes that are attached to shelves from below are suitable for large equipment.
Vacuum bags are useful as an express option. They are inexpensive, we recommend purchasing packaging for different occasions.
Use rotating stands and rotating shelves. They are convenient for placing everything that needs to be quickly accessible: sauces, cheeses, sausages for quick snacks.
After such simple manipulations, your kitchen will be transformed without unnecessary expenses , and order in the refrigerator will become a habitual and everyday matter.
Magnetic mounts for refrigerator
Magnetic shelves can withstand heavy loads and installation does not require drilling. Simple compact devices will help keep the refrigerator and kitchen shelves in perfect order.
The sides will prevent the products from rolling down, and the ventilated bottom will prevent the appearance of mold. This is a great way to organize the entire space of the refrigerator when it is heavily loaded with food.
Organizers are sold in a range, allowing you to choose both the appropriate size and color. They can withstand weight up to 15 kg.
Drink Organizers
In addition to standard stands for drinks, vegetable oil and sauces, the marketplaces offer holders and multi-row organizers for cans and bottles. Similar to shelves, they can be hung or installed on the door.
Tags and labels
A simple trick is to indicate expiration dates on the trays to reduce the overspending of provisions. Stick labels with the date of opening of the can, but do not store the products in it – transfer them to vacuum containers.
By the way, the labels will help you organize the products in the freezer, and it will be easier for you to find the right package.
Stationery clips
Opened bags of food that you plan to eat soon can be stored “in plain sight” by hanging them with clips or special pockets on the rack or door of the refrigerator.
How to keep your refrigerator in perfect order?
A few simple rules will help you keep your refrigerator perfectly clean:
- Remember that food will last longer if the refrigerator is not fully loaded, leave 30% free space.
- Consider the temperature conditions and compatibility of products , and be sure to place aromatic foods separately from other products.
- Do a general cleaning once a month.
- When organizing space in the refrigerator, consider the amount of not only the food you buy, but also the dishes you cook. Do not store food in pots and pans – they take up extra space. Transfer to airtight boxes.
- Load the refrigerator only with products that require temperatures below 0°C.
Look at the photos of successful solutions for tidying up your refrigerator.
