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Chill & Tidy: Smart Fridge Organization Tips
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A well-organized fridge saves time, reduces food waste, and makes meal prep a breeze. Here’s how to maximize space and keep everything fresh with smart organization strategies!
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Categorize & Contain
 
Know Your Zones
 
Label & Track Freshness
 
Optimize Door Storage
 
Keep It Smelling Fresh

Categorize & Contain

Using bins and containers prevents clutter and makes everything easy to find.
 
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Perfect for grouping snacks, dairy, and meal prep items.
Amazon.com: Clear Stackable Storage Bins
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Keeps sauces and condiments accessible.
Amazon.com: Lazy-susan Turntable
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keeps eggs safe and rotates them automatically.
Sorbus Clear Plastic Egg Holder with Lid - Target
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Prevents rolling cans and saves space.
Amazon.com: Food Storage Can Dispenser
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Know Your Zones

Different foods have different storage needs. Use these to keep food fresher longer.
 
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Store leftovers, drinks, and snacks here.
Rubbermaid 10pc Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers
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Cheese, yogurt, and deli meats stay fresher here.
Formaticum | Best Quality Cheese Storage
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Always keep raw meats in a leak-proof container.
OXO Good Grips Smart Seal Leakproof Plastic Food …
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Use high humidity for leafy greens and low humidity for fruits.
Bluapple Ethylene Gas Absorber Produce Saver
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Label & Track Freshness

Avoid food waste by keeping track of expiration dates.
 
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For marking leftovers, expiration dates, and bin categories.
DYMO® Label Makers and Printers
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To ensure older items get used first.
The Home Edit Large Divided Fridge Bin - The Container Store
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Optimize Door Storage

The fridge door is the warmest area—only store condiments and drinks here.
 
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Keeps bottles and cans in place.
Lifewit Fridge Drink Organizer & Can Dispenser
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Keeps butter fresh and spreadable.
OXO Good Grips Wide Butter Dish
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Keep It Smelling Fresh

A clean fridge smells fresh and prevents odors from transferring to food.
 
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Absorbs odors.
Fridge Fresh™ Baking Soda Refrigerator Air Filter | ARM & HAMMER™
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eliminates strong fridge smells naturally.
Moso Natural Scent-Free Odor Eliminators
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