Organize Your Refrigerator
A refrigerator is a terrible thing to waste. This remarkable appliance keeps perishable items fresh for long periods of time and allows us to have a cold drink any time we wish - that is if we can find the cold drink. If you have occasionally rummaged behind the orange juice and the giant jar of mayonnaise to find that the piece of lemon pie you have been craving is shriveled and moldy, it is time to bring a little organization to the refrigerator.
The first step is to clean out the refrigerator. Start with the top shelf and remove all products. Toss out anything that is outdated or is past its prime. If you have any doubt, throw it out. Repeat this process for the bins and the shelves in the door.
Beginning at the top again, thoroughly clean all surfaces. Then replace the items, keeping like items together. Store vegetables and fruits in the crispers, meat in the meat tray. Put the most perishable items on the bottom shelves because these remain at a cooler temperature than upper shelves. Store larger items in the back and shorter items in the front so you can see at a glance what you have on hand. Bottles and jars usually fit neatly in the door shelves. Keep eggs in their original container because they stay fresh longer.
Consider buying clear containers with lids to contain items like cheeses and individually packaged snacks. These stack nicely to maximize space and can be placed up front for easy access. That makes it less likely for family members to create a mess by rummaging to find what they are looking for.
Once you have the refrigerator organized, have a plan for keeping it that way. One suggestion is to do a quick clean every week on the day before garbage pickup. That will quickly get all discarded items out of the house and avoid smelly garbage hanging around. Another suggestion is to do an assessment and cleaning prior to grocery shopping so you will know exactly what you need. Better yet, clean the refrigerator the day prior to garbage collection and then go shopping.
Organizing your refrigerator will pay dividends in lowered food costs and saved time.
Beverly and Kristen
www.KeyTransitions.net
The first step is to clean out the refrigerator. Start with the top shelf and remove all products. Toss out anything that is outdated or is past its prime. If you have any doubt, throw it out. Repeat this process for the bins and the shelves in the door.
Beginning at the top again, thoroughly clean all surfaces. Then replace the items, keeping like items together. Store vegetables and fruits in the crispers, meat in the meat tray. Put the most perishable items on the bottom shelves because these remain at a cooler temperature than upper shelves. Store larger items in the back and shorter items in the front so you can see at a glance what you have on hand. Bottles and jars usually fit neatly in the door shelves. Keep eggs in their original container because they stay fresh longer.
Consider buying clear containers with lids to contain items like cheeses and individually packaged snacks. These stack nicely to maximize space and can be placed up front for easy access. That makes it less likely for family members to create a mess by rummaging to find what they are looking for.
Once you have the refrigerator organized, have a plan for keeping it that way. One suggestion is to do a quick clean every week on the day before garbage pickup. That will quickly get all discarded items out of the house and avoid smelly garbage hanging around. Another suggestion is to do an assessment and cleaning prior to grocery shopping so you will know exactly what you need. Better yet, clean the refrigerator the day prior to garbage collection and then go shopping.
Organizing your refrigerator will pay dividends in lowered food costs and saved time.
Beverly and Kristen
www.KeyTransitions.net
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