Keep the Fridge Simple

Keep the Fridge Simple

Do you ever manage to move something in the fridge and notice that there’s food behind that object that has been in the fridge for weeks. Mold growing on it? Disgusting - I know. It’s time to clean sweep the fridge, and keep it simple. Of course, this rule would not apply to people have a relatively empty fridge because the fridge is already simple. For those who have the fridge so full, and constantly have food rotting at the bottom of the crisper it’s time to change that.

The first step is to take everything out of the fridge. Get out the soap, and clean the fridge from top to bottom. Throw away anything you haven’t used in a while, or you think is too old. When putting the items back in the fridge put the condiments on the bottom row. This the row that you are last likely to look at. You should put the foods that you eat most commonly on the shelf that is eye level (usually the top shelf).

Another important tip is to place the tallest objects in the back of the shelf, and the shortest in the front. This way things do not get hidden.

For vegetables, you only want about 5-7 days worth of vegetables that you know you will eat. Usually, if you cut up the vegetables, and having them prepared to eat there will be a higher chance that you will eat them. When I did this the first time I was shocked at how clean and neat the fridge looked. The fridge also looked a lot brighter than it ever did (due to food not blocking the light bulb). It also makes everything easier to find in the fridge because everything in the fridge is in sight.

So get that garbage bag, and start cleaning that fridge out!