Having a well-organized fridge isn’t just about making it easier to find things, it is about making sure your food is stored in a way to prevent bacteria from growing on it. Knowing how to organize your fridge can also help keep food longer which is great for your wallet since you will throw away less food.

Knowing how to store food properly also means your fridge won’t have to work so hard to keep everything cool. This will ensure your fridge works better and you won’t have to replace it as often, and it’ll lower your energy bill!

Here are five handy tips and tricks to help you organize your fridge and keep your food safer and your grocery bills lower. 

Kitchen Home
  1. The Top Shelf

This is where you should be keeping food that doesn’t need to be cooked. This means all your deli meats and leftovers go here. Not only is this the “warmest” part of your fridge, but it also minimizes the possibility of raw foods to contaminate them.

  1. The Middle Shelf

This is where you should keep your dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter. It is slightly colder than the top shelves, but not so cold that you run the risk of it freezing on the bottom shelves. It is important to note, you shouldn’t keep milk in the door as it tends to be warmer than the rest of the fridge and can cause it to go off faster. 

  1. The Bottom Shelf

Since this is the part of the fridge which is the coldest it is where you should be keeping all your raw meat and fish should be kept. Not only will it help keep this food fresh longer, but it also minimizes the chance the juices will drip into other food and contaminate it, leading to the risk of bacteria growing in the cooked food. 

  1. The Doors

Since this is where the temperature fluctuates the most, on top of being the warmest part of the fridge, this is is where you should keep food with natural preservatives. It is the perfect place for condiments, jams, and juices to go. 

  1. The Drawers

This is where you should be storing most of your fresh fruits and vegetables. This keeps them fresh for a longer period of time without the risk of the freezing to the back of the fridge. 

Some Final Words of Advice on How to Organize Your Fridge

While knowing how to organize your fridge is important, you should also be diligent about cleaning it regularly and making sure all out of date food products are thrown away. This will help keep them from passing germs and bacteria to the rest of your food.

We have plenty of other helpful guides on how to organize your life. Be sure to check them out.