This week, one of my projects was to empty out, clean, and organize my fridge. Let me just tell you, it was LONG overdue! To be honest, I don’t think I have ever completely taken out everything (including the shelving and drawers) to clean it.
This time it all came out! 🙂
This picture shows the door shelving and all that was in them.
Here is a “before the cleaning” picture, after everything was removed.
Embarrasing, I know! Ewww…
I took a bucket full of hot water and squirted a few drops of Get Clean Dish Wash Concentrate in it, grabbed my sponge and started scrubbing! This stuff smells divine!
I used my Basic H degreaser for the really dirty areas. It worked well! Also, its non-toxic because who wants to use toxic cleaners where their food goes? I don’t!
This” after” picture doesn’t do the fridge justice. It was sparkling clean!
I was so proud of myself. It looks new again.
After I was finished, I filled the fridge back up. This is an empty fridge in our house. I waited until I had to go grocery shopping before I cleaned it out. Less mess to empty.
I added two bins from the Container Store. They are great for just about everything. I used these for my fruits and veggies.
The crispy clean drawers.
I containerized the condiments for easy access.
Deli and cheese drawer.
Now, on to the next project! It will take another day to clean out the freezer!
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16 comments on “Cleaning and organizing the Refrigerator…”
I never thought about using containers in the fridge. Great idea!
You are a walking ad for the container store. sharing your blog with everyone at work today.
if you ever need a part time job you know where to come!
Love this post! I recently organized my fridge too, it feels great right?! I used three of those same containers in my freezer, they are so perfect!
xoxo!
Jen
Jen. I actually first saw the containers in your freezer, but originally bought them for my pantry. When cleaning out my fridge, I thought they would be perfect… so now I have to go back to container store to get lots more. They are great!
Simply Soil, do I know you? 😉 I see you live in J-town.
TOO FUNNY! I was just looking at my fridge yesterday…I thought, I wish I could see Toni’s fridge and how she organizes her stuff. MY WISH CAME TRUE:) I will be doing mine today! Thanks.
Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite}
Love the containers for the fridge! What a great idea.
Thanks Jennie. If you ever want to see something on my blog… just ask. I may post it!
Wow, this blog is the bomb – totally sharing at work too!
Fridge looks great. I feels good looking in there once it is all nice an fresh again
Your fridge looks great. I love those container store bins. Thanks for linking to We’re Organized Wednesday.
I love a bright shiny fridge. Those containers look really great and so useful. I have to admit I have a little bit of food voyeur problem and love to look at what other people have in their fridges…lol..
It’s so great to get a spaced cleaned out. Love it. I need to do mine here soon before all the guests arrive and the fridge is packed full of food. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from HOH.
A woman after my own heart. I get almost giddy when I get something cleaned out & organized or reorganized. I just this process with my freezer, but try to stay on top of the fridge. I really like the Container Store items.
CAS
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I love the idea of having a container to put stuff in! That would be perfect for my small fridge.
Very good! I think that you have done a great job! FANTASTIC!!!!
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