8 tricks to maximise space in fridge
If your fridge is a crowded mess, it can be hard to find what you need. These clever tips will help you make the most of the space you have.
1. Use deep tubs to store small items
Instead of having things tucked away in the far corners of the fridge, and then having to pull everything else out to reach them, try this. Place things like jam, mustard, and sauce into a tub that you can easily pull out when you need something.
2. Use just one brand of plastic tubs
Tubs and boxes will stack easily if they are all the same brand. Get rid of random tubs you don’t need and stock up on the one brand.
3. Use tape to label everything
If you know what’s in there, you’re more likely to use it before it goes bad. Use masking tape on the top or sides of tubs and write the contents on them.
4. Add a sneaky shelf
Lay large items like wine or juice on their side so that you can add another shelf above them for smaller items.
5. Use bulldog clips to avoid slips
If you are stacking things like cans or bottles, it only takes one small slip to see the lot rolling everywhere. Instead, use a bulldog clip on a wire shelf to keep the cans and bottles in their place.
6. Use plastic mats to keep shelves clean
It’s much easier to keep your fridge clean if you can just pull out a mat to clean when there’s a spill. It can also help to keep things visually organised.
7. Keep a list of contents on the outside
Ensure that you know what’s in the fridge and what needs to be eaten soon by keeping a list on the outside of the fridge. Write down what you’ve got and add to it each time something new goes in. Keep the pen handy to cross things out as you use them. A small whiteboard is great for this.
8. Hang small bags from a shelf
You’ll need more bulldog clips for this – just hang light bags such as grated cheese or salad leaves from a clip from the wire on your shelves.
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