Get yourself some fridge organizers and transform your most-used kitchen appliance for spring. (Getty Images)(simonkr via Getty Images)
We haven't quiiite reached spring cleaning season, but it's fast approaching — and there's no harm in getting a jump start. Take your fridge, for instance. Does it look like a grocery aisle exploded all over it? (Mine does!) And when was the last time you peeked at the contents in the back? Decluttering your fridge can help you avoid tossing moldy, spoiled food you forgot was there while also freeing up space. With the right products, maintaining an orderly appliance is a breeze, and Amazon has a slew of affordable fridge organizers to keep things tidy. Here are my picks.
(Psst: For more maintenance tips, these experts explain how to clean your refrigerator properly.)
This nifty gizmo was designed to maximize space (while minimizing food waste). It's rectangular to make the best use of your fridge shelves, and it rotates 360 degrees so you can easily see — and remember — everything you have before it spoils.
"Gone are the days of old sauces, jars and containers getting stuck in the back of the fridge to turn into a forgotten fuzzy science experiment," shared an impressed shopper. "This amazing turntable makes everything on the tray really easy to grab and find, we are a lot less wasteful because we have access to it all on the turntable. We love it!"
Tired of having to clear a path to get to soda or beer at the back of the fridge? No more! This bestselling dispenser is a sleek solution for an overcrowded fridge. It fits up to 10 standard 12-ounce cans, and when you remove the one at the front, another one automatically rolls down to replace it. By stacking the cans atop one another, you're making better use of shelf space (and freeing up more room for snacks — major win).
This two-tiered space saver has an open design that looks much nicer than a cardboard carton and lets you keep track of your egg inventory at all times. See? You can count your chickens before they're hatched.
"Chick" this out: There are slots for 14 eggs and you can stack other items on top to make better use of the room in your fridge.
Once you start using fridge organizer bins, you'll wonder how you went all those years without them. This No. 1 bestselling set includes eight clear containers for sorting your fruits, vegetables, condiments, canned goods, drinks and more, giving everything a dedicated place for a more orderly interior. The built-in handles make them easy to pull in and out, and since they're transparent, you'll be able to see everything you stashed in them.
"I am all about organization, especially in the fridge," wrote a reviewer. "These bins are amazing! They have helped with space issues in our refrigerators and have collected liquids that would have otherwise spilled over and made a giant mess on our shelves."
Isn't it annoying when you go to reach for something in the fridge, only for all of your water bottles to topple over? If you're tired of playing bottle bowling, this large bin holds water on its side to prevent that from happening (it fits up to nine standard bottles).
"This is one of those things you didn’t know you needed until you have it," explained a shopper. "Before, I hated having to reach down and in the back of the fridge to grab a bottle of water. After buying this, it freed up a good amount of space in the fridge, and made getting a water bottle so much easier. ... Now my refrigerator looks a lot more organized!"
A single yogurt container might not use up much space, but anyone who buys 'em in bulk knows how quickly they can take over. This nifty adhesive strip sticks to the side of your fridge to save room on the shelves and holds up to four containers of yogurt — just slide them in!
"I was actually surprised [by] how well it stays fastened," said an impressed user. "I adhered it on the upper-left side of my fridge where it gets the most clearance. Most of my shelves are occupied by hanging drawers underneath, so this 'flexibility' helped a lot. For how simplistic the design is, it's a priceless addition to my fridge."
True to their name, these Food Huggers stretch over the cut sides of your fruits and vegetables to keep them fresh for longer, and they take up far less space in your fridge than Tupperware. Plus, they're reusable, so you can save on plastic wrap and freezer bags.
"These little caps have saved so much produce from spoiling!" exclaimed a fan. "Wish I'd had them for years. Would purchase again or give as a gift."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.