How to wisely and economically use space in the refrigerator

In order not to waste your precious time searching for the necessary products, put order and cleanliness in your refrigerator. Each of us tries to put off this routine work until “distant later”. However, proper storage organization is not only a neat and aesthetic appearance inside the refrigerator. This guarantees the safety of products, and therefore our health. So let's roll up our sleeves and get to work. And believe me, it’s not that difficult!

What kind of dishes to choose for storing food

First, we take out all the available products and check the expiration dates. We take out the shelves and the drawers inside the refrigerator, which we wash, wipe dry and put back.

Choosing dishes

For ergonomic product placement, it is important to select suitable containers. Here are the suitable options:

• plastic containers;
• bags with zippers and craft paper;
• dishes made of thick glass and others.

Important! Square-shaped dishes will fit more compactly in the refrigerator than round containers.

Options for different products

• Eggs and fruit You can simply store it in a plate, it is both practical and visually aesthetically pleasing.
• And here meat, fish or cheeses It is better to keep in containers with a lid.This will help prevent their smell from spreading throughout the refrigerator.
• Greenery can be placed in the form of a bouquet in a tall glass container.

How to use space

Choosing the right packaging is not the only requirement for properly filling your refrigerator.

We follow storage rules

• Carefully monitor the shelf life of products.

Important! Monitor expiration dates and use food that is approaching its sell-by date first.

• Be sure to wash eggs, fruits and vegetables before storing them in the chamber.
• Raw and prepared foods should not be close together, do not disturb the commercial neighborhood.
• Use containers with lids. This will help avoid such troubles as odor and product incompatibility. And it will help to optimally use the internal space of the freezer.
• Place the greens in the form of a bouquet in a container of water. This way you will be able to keep it fresh for a long time. Just remember to change the water every 2-3 days.

How to properly organize space in the refrigerator

Everything is very simple! There are basic rules for the proper arrangement of food products. And knowing and using them, you will not experience any problems during storage.

Shelves

• On the coldest shelf (it is at the bottom, because the heavy cold air descends) place meat, fish, eggs and sweets with cream.
• Regiment with average temperature take it under ready meals, sausages and semi-finished meat products.
• On the top shelf, which is the most minimal cold, store cheese, butter, drinks, fruit.

Door

A refrigerator door that is constantly opened and closed will produce inconsistent temperatures, so do not use it for perishable foods.

The shelves located on the door are considered the warmest zone. As a rule, egg cups are located here. Don't store them there!

Advice! Use these cells as stands for ready-made store-bought sauces. It’s convenient, and ketchup and mayonnaise will always be easily accessible.

Freezer

If products are purchased in reserve, they can be frozen. And it can be not only fruits, vegetables and the usual semi-finished products.

Advice! In the freezer you can store ready-made broths, first courses, and herbs for a long time. This will be the “strategic reserve” of a good and thrifty housewife.

A smart approach not only helps save space and extends the life of products. And most importantly, it ultimately saves you money and protects your health.