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TikTok is great to find new recipes to try and funny videos that you share with your group chat, but it’s also a handy resource for finding clever life hacks that you can incorporate into your daily routine (can you tell I’m Gen Z?).
If you’re on the same side of TikTok as I am, you’ve probably fallen down the rabbit hole of videos of people organizing their homes for maximum aesthetic appeal. You can find videos on organizing closets, kitchen cabinets, and my personal favorite: refrigeratorsThese videos show refrigerators equipped with special bins for fruits and vegetables, racks for soda cans, and shelves all perfectly arranged, right down to the Lazy Susan for your favorite condiments.
This may sound exaggerated, but a organized refrigerator can save you the frustration of not being able to find that one jar and even prevent you from forgetting expired food in the back. What exactly do you need to achieve this look and how much will it cost you? I’ll explain it all below. For more fridge tips, read the the right way to clean your refrigerator And food in your refrigerator that you need to throw away now.
What you need to get started
It’s not that hard to dress up your fridge to perfection. A quick trip to Dollar tree or Walmartor a quick scroll on Amazon you can secure everything you need.
These small plastic containers are perfect for organizing items that are often left loose in your refrigerator drawers. Instead of searching through your crisper drawer for the last piece of fruit at the bottom, organize a container to hold apples, cheese sticks, or limes.
The best part is that they are cheap. For $30,- you get a pack of 24 containers.
Some containers are great for veggies and snacks, but not all are wide enough to hold cans. If you always have canned drinks on hand, I recommend getting multiple can bins to free up space on your refrigerator door shelves.
If you need some extra storage space on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator, these 14-by-8-inch bins are a great choice. Their width makes them ideal for yogurt, canned food, baby food, juices, prepared meals, and larger items like onions and peppers. Their size allows you to stack two bins on top of each other or place four side by side and still fit in the same row of your refrigerator.
I recommend buying two of the two-packs for a total of four bins. These bins are so versatile that if you end up not needing one for the refrigerator, you can use it for your pantry, cosmetics, kitchenware, or craft and office supplies.
No need to empty your fridge of jars to find that one salad dressing tucked away in the back corner. Adding a turntable is a handy trick to make things easier and make your shelves look snazzy. It’s ideal for condiments, jarred foods, and dressings.
This turntable is suitable for all refrigerators and wall cabinets with a diameter of 10.8 inches.
Storing your eggs isn’t strictly necessary since you already have the carton, but if you want to recreate the TikTok style, storing your eggs is a must-have.
There are cheaper egg cartons available at Dollar Tree, but these cartons are made of thicker plastic, making them easy to stack without worrying about your eggs breaking.
How much will this cost?
If you buy the products in the quantities I recommended above, your total comes to $96. That’s not a big deal, but stocking your fridge like the TikTok gurus for under $100 is pretty decent.
Plus, you can often find home storage items on sale at Target or Amazon. You can always go to Dollar Tree too, so you don’t have to buy a bunch online.
Go organize
You have everything you need to organize your fridge; now what? To get started, first remove everything from your fridge and give it a thorough cleaning. If you’re wondering whether or not to throw out a certain food item, read our guide on how to thoroughly clean your refrigerator.
Once your fridge and containers are clean, I recommend putting the empty storage containers and bins in the fridge. This way you know exactly where you want to store what items, you have enough storage containers and everything actually fits in your fridge.
Now you can start stocking up. The end result should look like a perfectly cared for fridge that could easily go viral on TikTok.
Want more cleaning tips? Read more about the most energy efficient way to do your laundry And These nine incredible laundry tips for you you must try it.
