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Your mom will be so proud of you.
The rails lengthen from 14.57 inches to 22.4 inches so make sure your fridge is large enough to comfortably house the bins. Hook height (this affects how much space you need between shelves) varies depending on the model you buy.
Promising review: "This thing saved me from a messy fridge. I just moved to a new apartment and the fridge is small and old with only two shelves on bottom. This product is sturdy, easy to assemble, fits perfectly, and looks great!" —buka
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in a three-pack).
The rails extend from 13.78 inches to 20.87 inches long, and the hooks can be set between 0.7 inches to 0.98 inches high. Each organizer holds 11 ziplock bags and can support up to 22 pounds. Am I the only one suddenly feeling inspired to meal prep?
Promising review: "It fits great into refrigerator and looks more organized and works well! Easy to pull the drawer out to reach whatever you need." —Hye Kwak
Get it from Amazon for $29.98.
Promising review: "This thing is perfect for stuffing all those baby pouches and snack bars in! We go through them like water for our toddler and this makes it easy to grab and go, and to see everything at once." —C. Andrews
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in 11 colors and styles).
Each set includes two wide drawers, two narrow drawers, one can dispenser (holds 10 12-ounce cans), and one egg drawer.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these. My fridge look so much more organized and clean, now I know where everything is and these make it so much easier to reach." —karen kerr
Get them from Amazon for $32.99.
Read my colleague's in-depth review of the Rubbermaid FreshWorks storage containers to see why she loves them.
Promising review: "I went on a 10-day trip to visit my mom and left my husband home with asparagus, strawberries, and spinach in the containers. He ate some of all of them, but there was plenty left when I got back and they were in perfect condition! I couldn’t believe it! These will save us a lot of money not throwing away food because we couldn’t get through it fast enough." —Elizabeth Walter
Get them from Amazon for $12.54+ (available in five sizes).
Any container you have lying around will work! (Photo from the now-defunct blog Clossette.)
Promising review: "I had been searching for the perfect way to organize my fridge and create more space. These were just the thing. They allow me to keep my Nalgene bottles, water bottles, wine bottles, etc., cool while not completely taking over my fridge." —mjmendo
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two styles).
Promising review: "The inside of the refrigerator looks more organized, plus I can actually get more into it. Love them!!" —Charlie S.
Get them from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "There is no assembly needed. They slide in nicely on the shelves. Great to use." —Barbara Ohlson
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $33.99.
From Alton Brown's YouTube; discover all of his best cooking hacks (and there are a lot)!
Promising review: "I've used them for red onions, cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes large and small, and the occasional banana. I LOVE them. I feel like the produce lasts longer than if stored in a baggie. I do occasionally have to trim a small slice off of the veggie before using the remaining portion. I have not had any issue with them retaining onion smell. I wash on the top rack in the dishwasher and when its finished just rinse the remaining dishwasher water out and dry with a towel before storing. I would definitely recommend buying these!" —A&D W
Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.95 (available in five colors).
Blogger Clean and Scentsible shows just how much this helps in the fridge. You can grab a set of 16 stickers *and* four plastic bins from Amazon for $34.99. One pack includes labels for cheese, dressings, meats, yogurt, fruits, veggies, snacks (two), drinks, spices, packets, grains, pasta, drinks, baking, and sauces.
Fortunately, recreating this tip from blogger IHeartOrganizing is so easy! Get a set of three similar bins from Amazon for $15.66. Each plastic container is 12 inches long by 8 inches wide.
With blogger Organizing Made Fun's idea, you'll finally remember to eat those leftovers before they go bad. Get 30 rolls of colorful washi tape from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "No more leaking all over the fridge when thawing frozen meat... [these containers] will not be big enough for like a whole rack of ribs but they are perfect for pork chops or chicken breasts and can store more without the lid on. Also great for washed vegetables or fruits. They are stackable so it save room in the fridge, love them." —Doleman
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two styles).
Made of borosilicate glass that can withstand temperatures of up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, this pitcher is microwave-safe and can even be used on a stovetop to boil water. The strainer does an excellent job of filtering out pulp and seeds in your fruit-infused water, and you can also use it to brew loose tea.
Promising review: "I have started infusing water with fresh fruit and the mesh and wire strainer are great for keeping the fruit bits from pouring into my glass. The pitcher is glass and feels sturdy...even though it also feels a little dainty. The lid fits well and does not leak." —Stacy Z
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "They remain crystal clear even after a week in the fridge with chili in them. I take them to and from work, and then they go in the dishwasher. They really take abuse well and still look new. These are solid, sturdy, easy to clean, and do not harbor bad smells. They even have vent holes so you can microwave in the container without splatter." —Lisa M.
Get a 14-piece set from Amazon for $24.99 (available in five sizes).
Check out our full Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers review to see why we think they're so great.
Promising review: "Of all the things I have bought that I didn't need, this is one of my favorites. Beer is hard to get out of the cardboard carrier in the top of my fridge. While just taking them out and sitting them on the shelf would have solved this problem as well. This solution is more fun. They float and technically it does make a tiny bit of extra space under the beer for small thinks like cheese or something." —AbbyValentine
Get them from Amazon for $29.99.
Each bag weighs less than 1/3 of an ounce, so it won't affect your total much (if at all) at checkout.
Promising review: "Bought these to be earth-friendly and found that they actually keep produce fresh longer in the fridge. Lettuce doesn't wilt as quickly as it does in a plastic bag and grapes stay firmer. Durable, washable, better for the environment, and keeps my food fresh longer. Win win!" —Julie S
Get a set of nine from Amazon for $12.97.
Promising review: "You need to make sure that your fridge has a space tall enough for this item, but I honestly love it! It really does help keep cilantro fresh for an extended period of time. I would recommend this for a single or two-person household, as it really is designed to hold a small bundle of cilantro. Very easy to clean and definitely as advertised!" —Mariel
Get it from Amazon for $22.
Promising review: "I love how long this works. I was forever trying to replace or remember to replace the baking soda in my fridge. Since I have hung this in my fridge it has reduced the smell of the onions that my husband is endlessly refrigerating. I hung it in the back of the fridge and just wrote in sharpie marker two years from the date I opened it. I'm thinking of getting more of the ones that are for clothes." —rlp219
Get it from Amazon for $7.83.
This trick can also work on the outside your fridge if it's magnetic.
Get a six-pack of magnets from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in an eight-pack and a 12-pack).
These BPA-free containers protect soft produce from getting squished and trap pungent odors so they don't spread to the rest of the food in your fridge. Take them with you so you can enjoy your fruits and veggies on the go, and then toss them in the dishwasher when you're done.
Promising review: "I will not claim that my cut bell peppers last longer than they did in ziplock bags; however, they last at least as long, and there are two advantages to using the saver: less money spent on bags and less plastic in the landfill. Plus, it looks darn cute! and helps with organizing food in the fridge and not forgetting about it until it's too late." —Tylla Wolf
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in 13 styles).
Promising review: "I have owned this ice cube tray for approximately four months and I have loved every day we've had together. I've considered inviting people into my home and offering them a glass of water just so they can watch in awe as I peel back the silicone top and cool the crap out of their drink. The ice cubes taste like fresh ice and the name does not lie — these ice cubes DO NOT SPILL. I sometimes turn it upside down in my freezer just to spice things up." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.