10 Ways To Maximize Fridge Space

If you're using bins in your closet, you can use bins in your fridge! It may look odd to you at first, but using clear storage bins is a super easy way to see everything. Plus, you'll be able to wrangle loose items like fruit or yogurts.

Instead of having items crowd each other, you'll be able to separate based upon type, freeing up some room and creating order. The fridge above from Honestly Alexandra looks so much more spacious because of the grouped items!

You can label it how you like, but I suggest "Eat Me First" or "Eat Me ASAP." I also suggest keeping this bin on the top shelf of your fridge, or at eye level. It'll be easy to spot so you won't get caught with expired goods.

You'll probably be cleaning this bit out the most often, but that means you won't have items floating that are no longer good, but are hogging space.

And click here to check out more fridge hacks from Little Things!

Don't worry - these fridge magnets are SUPER strong. You can adhere the strips to the ceiling of your fridge via the heavy-duty adhesives.

This will clear up actual shelf space that can quickly diminish because of bottles.

Get the set of magnets pictured above from Uncommon Goods for $30.

This can be done via decals or marker. Either way, you'll be thanking yourself in the long run when you don't have to shift through a bin to figure out what's inside.

And check out more organizing tips from Slay At Home Mother.

Bags of cut-up fruit or veggies don't stand on their own, so to solve this common issue of things toppling over, hang them! It's a way to free up bin space *and* utilize vertical space.

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This way you know how many cans of seltzer you have left, and they'll be easy to grab!

Step 1: Empty out your fridge completely. This includes the door and inner drawers.

Step 2: Check all expiration dates and toss anything that is past its prime.

Step 3: Remove drawers and shelves and put in your sink.

Step 4: Add two tablespoons of dish liquid to a bowl filled with hot water and let a clean sponge soak for a few minutes.

Step 5: Scrub, rinse, and repeat! While you're letting your drawers and shelves dry, wipe down the inside of your fridge (walls, ceiling) with fresh soapy water. Hit any and all crevices, too. Oh - and the door handle!

Step 6: Dry everything with a clean kitchen towel. Insert drawers and shelves back into place. Reload food items.

Check out the full cleaning process from Mom 4 Real.

If you can utilize fridge ceilings, you can also use fridge walls! No surface has to be wasted. You can check out the full magnet DIY tutorial from Tatertots & Jello.