Almost everyone has encountered a situation where, due to the mess in the fridge, certain food products have hidden in it. Forgotten by the household members, they reached their expiration date and ended up in the home composter or trash bin. To prevent such a situation, it is worth taking care of proper organization of the fridge. Proper arrangement of food products in the fridge not only increases its clarity but also allows to store vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and cold cuts much longer.
Order in the fridge: how to clean it?Before we start organizing the fridge, we should begin by cleaning it. The fridge should be cleaned at least once every three to four months. This way, germs do not multiply, and the fridge is not a source of unpleasant odors.
To clean the fridge, you can use regular vinegar and water. Both products will remove unpleasant smells and thoroughly clean the inside of the fridge. To remove stubborn stains, just use homemade cleaning agents.
Once a year, it's worth setting aside a bit more time to clean the freezer. Empty the fridge of all baskets. Remove the drawers, take everything off the shelves, and then clean the fridge and freezer of water and accumulated ice. With such a cleaned interior, you can start arranging products on the shelves.
How to arrange things in the refrigeratorGood organization of the refrigerator is not just order and cleanliness. Different food products require different temperatures. Remember that on each shelf there is a slightly different temperature. Vegetables and fruits should therefore be placed in different locations than, for example, meat, cheese, or cold cuts.
Before we start organizing the fridge, we should begin by cleaning it. The fridge should be cleaned at least once every three to four months. This way, germs do not multiply, and the fridge is not a source of unpleasant odors.
To clean the fridge, you can use regular vinegar and water. Both products will remove unpleasant smells and thoroughly clean the inside of the fridge. To remove stubborn stains, just use homemade cleaning agents.
Once a year, it's worth setting aside a bit more time to clean the freezer. Empty the fridge of all baskets. Remove the drawers, take everything off the shelves, and then clean the fridge and freezer of water and accumulated ice. With such a cleaned interior, you can start arranging products on the shelves.
Good organization of the refrigerator is not just order and cleanliness. Different food products require different temperatures. Remember that on each shelf there is a slightly different temperature. Vegetables and fruits should therefore be placed in different locations than, for example, meat, cheese, or cold cuts.
Top shelf in the fridgeThe top shelf is perfect for storing all kinds of dairy products. You can place cheeses, curds, white cheese, and yogurts there. It is also a safe place to keep all kinds of jams.
The top shelf is perfect for storing all kinds of dairy products. You can place cheeses, curds, white cheese, and yogurts there. It is also a safe place to keep all kinds of jams.
Middle shelf in the refrigeratorThis space is the perfect place for cheese and sausages. In this area, the temperature usually ranges from 3°C to 7°C. It is best to enhance this space with additional food storage containers. They will help keep things organized, stack different types of products, and prevent the mingling of odors. Food containers are also a good solution for storing already prepared dishes. We can place soups, pasta dishes, or vegetable stews in them.
This space is the perfect place for cheese and sausages. In this area, the temperature usually ranges from 3°C to 7°C. It is best to enhance this space with additional food storage containers. They will help keep things organized, stack different types of products, and prevent the mingling of odors. Food containers are also a good solution for storing already prepared dishes. We can place soups, pasta dishes, or vegetable stews in them.
Bottom shelf in the refrigeratorIf you are looking for the coldest temperature in the refrigerator, you will find it on the bottom shelf. It is a great place for various meats and fish. Generally, the temperature there is around 2° Celsius. This extends the freshness of these products.
Usually, this space in the refrigerator also contains additional baskets and containers for vegetables and fruits. While meat, cheese, and fish should be kept in closed and airtight food containers, fruits and vegetables should be arranged in boxes or baskets that allow for air circulation
If you are looking for the coldest temperature in the refrigerator, you will find it on the bottom shelf. It is a great place for various meats and fish. Generally, the temperature there is around 2° Celsius. This extends the freshness of these products.
Usually, this space in the refrigerator also contains additional baskets and containers for vegetables and fruits. While meat, cheese, and fish should be kept in closed and airtight food containers, fruits and vegetables should be arranged in boxes or baskets that allow for air circulation
Side shelves of the refrigeratorSide shelves located on the refrigerator doors are used for storing items such as jars of preserves, mustard, ketchup. In their lower part, there is usually space for milk, juices, and water that we want to cool. On the refrigerator doors, we can place an egg container and a butter dish or a container for butter. The temperature here is about 10°C.
Side shelves located on the refrigerator doors are used for storing items such as jars of preserves, mustard, ketchup. In their lower part, there is usually space for milk, juices, and water that we want to cool. On the refrigerator doors, we can place an egg container and a butter dish or a container for butter. The temperature here is about 10°C.
Practical tips for storing in the refrigeratorA bin and a food container are one of the best options that help us keep our refrigerator organized. It is a aesthetic solution, but also practical. With them, we can easily pack all our food. Stored in boxes, it prevents the mixing of odors and helps to store dried products.
A bin and a food container are one of the best options that help us keep our refrigerator organized. It is a aesthetic solution, but also practical. With them, we can easily pack all our food. Stored in boxes, it prevents the mixing of odors and helps to store dried products.
Organization of the freezer – what to store food in?As we mentioned, food products should be stored in the right place in the refrigerator. The choice of containers for the refrigerator is also important. It is best if they are transparent. This way, we can easily and quickly check their contents. It is also worth paying attention to what our containers are made of. Not every plastic is suitable for storing food in the refrigerator. The Rotho brand has prepared special food containers that are intended for contact with food. They do not react with anything and are safe for our health. So you will find in our store:
- Freezing containers
- Microwave containers
- Containers for cold cuts
It is also worth paying attention to the butter dish. Storing butter in a butter dish or a special butter container will provide us with convenient access. We can also consider storing butter in water.
Proper storage in the refrigerator helps maintain freshness. The best container for meat, fish, or cheese should have a tight lid. This will extend their shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors. You can place other products in a convenient refrigerator organizer
As we mentioned, food products should be stored in the right place in the refrigerator. The choice of containers for the refrigerator is also important. It is best if they are transparent. This way, we can easily and quickly check their contents. It is also worth paying attention to what our containers are made of. Not every plastic is suitable for storing food in the refrigerator. The Rotho brand has prepared special food containers that are intended for contact with food. They do not react with anything and are safe for our health. So you will find in our store:
It is also worth paying attention to the butter dish. Storing butter in a butter dish or a special butter container will provide us with convenient access. We can also consider storing butter in water.
Proper storage in the refrigerator helps maintain freshness. The best container for meat, fish, or cheese should have a tight lid. This will extend their shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors. You can place other products in a convenient refrigerator organizer
Why is proper organization of the freezer important?Organization of the refrigerator, proper arrangement of items in the refrigerator on the right shelves, use of fruit and vegetable baskets, properly selected food containers, breakfast boxes and lunchboxes will ensure that all food products remain fresh much longer. Keeping the refrigerator organized means that you only need to open the door and all stored food will be in its place and easily accessible. Proper organization of the refrigerator also leads to less waste, which then fills our home composter or trash can.
Organization of the refrigerator, proper arrangement of items in the refrigerator on the right shelves, use of fruit and vegetable baskets, properly selected food containers, breakfast boxes and lunchboxes will ensure that all food products remain fresh much longer. Keeping the refrigerator organized means that you only need to open the door and all stored food will be in its place and easily accessible. Proper organization of the refrigerator also leads to less waste, which then fills our home composter or trash can.
FAQ — questions and answersEspecially for you, our store has prepared short answers to the most frequently asked questions:
Especially for you, our store has prepared short answers to the most frequently asked questions:
How to clean the refrigerator?To clean the refrigerator, you can use a solution of vinegar and water. This will effectively eliminate unpleasant odors and remove dirt.
To clean the refrigerator, you can use a solution of vinegar and water. This will effectively eliminate unpleasant odors and remove dirt.
What is the correct temperature in the refrigerator?The temperature in the refrigerator should be between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius.
On the upper shelves, it can reach 7 degrees Celsius.
The temperature in the refrigerator should be between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius.
On the upper shelves, it can reach 7 degrees Celsius.
Where is it the coldest in the fridge?The lowest temperature in the refrigerator is on the bottom shelf, which is often above the bins for fruits and vegetables.
The lowest temperature in the refrigerator is on the bottom shelf, which is often above the bins for fruits and vegetables.
What containers to choose for the refrigerator?Food containers should be made of safe plastic that does not react with food. Depending on the products, they can be open or tightly sealed. It is important that they are easy to clean. Refrigerator organizers should be transparent or clear, so we can easily check their contents.
Food containers should be made of safe plastic that does not react with food. Depending on the products, they can be open or tightly sealed. It is important that they are easy to clean. Refrigerator organizers should be transparent or clear, so we can easily check their contents.