REFRIGERATOR ORGANIZATION:
IDEAS AND TIPS
Discover some of the best methods for organizing and maximizing your refrigerator storage. Make the most of your fridge’s compartments, bins and drawers by storing food the way you like and that makes the most sense for your fridge.
Keep reading to learn how to organize your refrigerator as well as optimal food conditions and specialized storage compartments.
WHAT ARE THE COMPARTMENTS OF A REFRIGERATOR?
Storing food in the right place helps maximize space and keep your favorites fresh. Whether you’re tucking food and beverages inside the refrigerator door, stacking them on shelves or sliding them into the deli or crisper drawers, there are advantages to storing items in specific areas of your refrigerator.
1. THE DOOR
Temperatures in the door are slightly warmer, making it a good place for items that are less perishable like ketchup, butter and soda. It’s also good for things you use a lot like milk, which can be stored in large gallon door bins.
2. THE SHELVES
Everyday, non-produce items can be stored on the shelves. Grouping similar foods will make finding the exact item you want easier.
3. DELI DRAWER
If your refrigerator has a dedicated deli drawer, it should be slightly colder than the rest of the fridge, making it ideal for highly perishable meats and cheeses. On French door refrigerators, this drawer can also be good for wide trays and platters.
4. HIGH HUMIDITY CRISPER DRAWERS
Most refrigerators have two crisper drawers for produce. If the humidity is adjustable, set it high in one and low in the other. High humidity will help keep fruits and vegetables with thin skin fresh, like spinach, citrus fruits, asparagus, broccoli and strawberries.
5. LOW HUMIDITY CRISPER DRAWERS
Low humidity is best for fruits and vegetables with thick skin, like peppers, avocados, cantaloupe and green onions. Using your crisper drawers correctly can help fruits and vegetables stay fresher longer.
FIND THE RIGHT COOL FOR YOU
The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. Learn about how refrigerators control the cool with this quick guide.
REFRIGERATOR ORGANIZATION TIPS
When organizing your refrigerator, a few simple tips and tricks can help you find space you didn’t know you had. Keep reading for easy ways to organize your refrigerator.
STORE LESS FREQUENTLY USED ITEMS ON FRIDGE EDGES
Store less frequently used items on the outside edges of the refrigerator, and build layers as you move in.
USE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING
Your refrigerator doors are often an overlooked storage component of your refrigerator. If you have moveable shelves or drawers, you can create small, medium and tall spaces by shifting them around. Additionally, you can use shelf liners in these drawers to make future cleanup easier. Don’t be afraid to utilize sliding shelves that help you see all of the shelf contents.
STORE PERISHABLES IN FRONT OF FRIDGE
You’re more likely to use items that are within your line of sight. Try putting perishables front and center. If your refrigerator comes equipped with two humidity-adjustable crisper drawers, you can place thin-skinned fruits and vegetables in high humidity and thick-skinned items in low humidity.
UTILIZE FRIDGE BINS
For some items, removing packaging can create space to store more of your food with deep or narrow fridge bins. If you purchase clear fridge bins, you can easily view your food while also giving you the option of labeling your bins.
WHAT ARE THE BEST CONTAINERS FOR REFRIGERATOR ORGANIZATION?
The best containers for fridge organization are ones that are clear (so you can see the item inside) and stackable (so you can utilize more fridge space). Ultimately, which containers you select will come down to personal organizational preference.
UTILIZE FRIDGE DRAWERS
Crisper drawers can make life easier by separating items by type so that you can quickly find what you're looking for. Adding fridge drawer accessories can help break up the clutter even more. Stack add-in drawers on top of one another and pull them out to access food whenever you need.
USE A DRINK DISPENSER
Drink dispensers take the organization of a grocery store refrigerator and bring it to your home. With multiple rows to store different drinks, the dispenser pushes the next drink to the front after each one is removed so that you don’t have to deal with loose cans.
LEARN TIPS FOR ORGANIZING A SIDE-BY-SIDE FRIDGE
Learn the best way to organize a side-by-side refrigerator specifically.
SHOP MAYTAG® REFRIGERATORS FOR KITCHEN ORGANIZATION
The specialized storage compartments and ample storage space of Maytag® refrigerators help you find what you're looking for quickly. Explore the organizational features of French door and side-by-side fridges by Maytag brand like dedicated frozen pizza storage and the Store-N-Door® ice dispensing system on select models.
