Are you tired of the foul odor, drips, and spills that no one ever seems to own up to and the crumbs that are everywhere? Here are 3 simple and brilliant tips on how you may keep your fridge clean and organized.
1) Remove Unnecessary Things
From expired products to leftovers hiding in the back for days, chances are there’s a bunch of things that no longer need refrigeration. It’s nothing to be ashamed of since we’ve all done it at some point. However, there’s also nothing worse than a foul-smelling and unorganized fridge when you’re hungry and looking for food! The key here is to remove things that don’t need to be kept inside and move them elsewhere, like your kitchen cabinets. For instance, there are several things like potatoes and fruits such as cherries, peaches, and plums that do not require refrigeration. Moving out those items can help to free space inside and also allow better air circulation to keep other food around fresh and prevent spoilage. Moreover, refrigerating such fruits also makes them flavorless!
2) Unpack Your Items
Leaving your fruits and vegetables in grocery plastic bags prevents you from seeing what you already have in the fridge and unnecessarily restock it. Moreover, airtight plastic bags can often also spoil food. Hence, you can plastic organize them in small baskets for each type of food or keep them loose in the crisper drawer. Be mindful; not all fruits and vegetables are better unpacked. Some vegetables like lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes may turn brown and lumpy when kept without the bag!
3) Don’t Keep Plates Inside
Storing leftovers can turn into a problem if not done correctly. Very often, people tend to store the leftovers in the fridge along with the plate. This mistake is one of the main reasons for all the spills and moldy dishes that can even contaminate other foods around. Moreover, the fridge is a big and cold dehydrator. If the food is left uncovered for too long, the moisture will be removed and the food will have no flavors left. From now on, place your leftovers in a proper container and slip it into the refrigerator!
The refrigerator is probably the most used appliance in the kitchen, hence keeping it clean and organized is essential. We hope that these few simple tips will help you in reducing all the spills, drips, food debris and sticky spots in your refrigerator!
