Bring order to your world with these organization tips from Good Housekeeping’s 125 years. Today we reorganize your REFRIGERATOR!
10. Refrigerator Recon
Sort food by use and designate the shelves accordingly (one for leftovers, one for meal prep/ingredients, one for snacks, etc.). This makes items easier to find and gives you a visual cue as to when you’re running low on something.
Put away protein properly: Put meat and poultry anywhere inside the fridge except the door, unless your deli bin has a temperature control. If so, set it on the coldest level and stash items in there.
Veggie storage: Vegetables go in the crisper. If you have a humidity-control vent, close it. That way, damp air will be trapped inside and your veggies will absorb moisture, which helps them stay fresh longer.
Keep fruit fresh: Stick fruit in a drawer separate from vegetables, as moisture can speed up spoiling. If the fruit drawer has a humidity-control vent, keep it partly open.
Prevent perishables from spoiling: Put milk, eggs, yogurt anyplace but the door — the temp there can get too warm.
Smooth as butter: Store butter in the door because it’s warmer. Translation: Your butter will spread more smoothly.
