Today I am sharing an organization refrigerator makeover that is so easy and doesn’t take a lot of time. With the right storage containers, you can have your refrigerator organized in no time.
How do I keep my fridge clean and organized?
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I just updated this post (it’s from my old house) and am planning to clean out our current refrigerator this week.
Our refrigerator prior was a mess. Kids drinks, snacks and a variety of food were items strewn everywhere.
Here is the refrigerator before.
I removed “everything” from the refrigerator, washed the walls, the shelves and drawers and oh my, it felt good to clean this thing!
First, dispose of all expired food and condiments and start fresh.
I used plastic storage pull out bins for the juice boxes, jello, pudding and other smaller snacks.
Tip: dispose of the cardboard boxes that the food comes in (yogurts ect.) prior to putting in your refrigerator.
What is the best way to organize a refrigerator?
The pull out bins (click here) are perfect for deep narrow cabinets or a refrigerator. The are 16″ inches long and fit nicely tucked next to each other.
These pull out bins are also a little bigger and great for storing fruit or soda cans.
They 5.75″ wide plastic pull out bins are perfect for a kitchen Pantry, a cabinet, refrigerator, freezer food storage and so convenient with handles. I personally think they are great organizing bins for fruit, vegetables, yogurt, snacks or even pasta.
I love that the smaller snack items are corralled in one spot and stay in one spot!
These plastic pull out bins have a nice grab handle opening making it easy to remove the bin from the refrigerator.
Here is another shot of the refrigerator before.
One of the biggest problems we had was the soda boxes being stacked on top of each other. 
I love the soda organizer.
This stackable beverage organizer would also be perfect for cans of beer.
Having two containers (I love these) for fruit is ideal because it’s so easy now for my son to pull out the bin and get his own snack. This size food container fits lots of different food items and comes in a pack of 6 for under $25 so that’s a great deal!
I have this lazy susan in my pantry closet but it also would be great in a refrigerator for salad dressing storage!
My Favorite Refrigerator Organization Containers
The Organization Refrigerator Makeover project was easy and only took a couple hours.
It was amazing how much room was gained in the refrigerator by disposing of expired salad dressings and other condiments.
There is now room on the door for juices and other items.
I absolutely LOVE how our “organization refrigerator makeover project” came out and I highly recommend removing everything and starting fresh with storage containers.
You won’t regret the hour or two it takes to get it organized. If you are feeling ambitious, check out my DIY cell phone charging station for a kitchen counter (I converted a bread box!) and my top kitchen organization ideas.
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Nicole says
looks great! but where do you put things like leftovers?
Jessica Bruno says
The top shelf 🙂 The juice and butter stay on the side door now so the top is open 🙂 You can always get a single soda organizer that doesn’t take up as much room.
Regina says
Looks fantastic! I see you have a T1D in the house. My 16 yr. old son was dx in Dec. =/
Jessica Bruno says
Yup, my husband has T1D (since 18 years old) and I finally put all his meds in a plastic container to keep them organized and from falling out of the fridge! 🙂
Ida says
This is wonderful. It looks so clean and appealing. My fridge is always a mess and this gives me great motivation to clean mine out! Thanks!
Theresa says
Hi! I LOVE this! I’m going to do this as soon as I can find the containers! Can you tell me where you got all of your containers? They’re perfect! Thanks!
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you! I will be sharing a resource list this weekend on the blog with the links to the sources but most of them came from HOme Goods and The Container Store 🙂
Christine says
Looks so clean and fresh! Where did you get the plastic bins? Home Goods?
Thanks
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you! HOme Goods and The Container Store
Aimee says
Hello:) I am new to your blog and I read that you have two refrigerators. I am just wondering do you share a kitchen or do your parents have one and you have one? I have had fun looking around your blog when I get a chance. It is something I am just curious about. I thought I read somewhere that you had a separate living spaces (I.e. kitchen, living room, dining room, etc.) Just curious! Love your style and your blog:)
Thanks!
Jessica Bruno says
Hi, we have two kitchens but we still end up in both! ha. We added a secondary to accommodate another refrigerator ect. There is only so much room in one 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and stay in touch!
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Oh I so need to do this! Things get shoved to the back and forgotten! Thanks for the spark to get me motivated!
Jessica Bruno says
You are welcome Bonnie! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Jessica says
Where did you get your soda holder and other items to make this look pretty! I plan on adding this to my early spring cleaning list.
Jessica Bruno says
It’s from Joss and Main (it was on sale). Wayfair.com I think has one as well.
Frances says
Your fridge looks awesome. Having said that,you know how they say there’s one in every crowd ? Well I just can’t heck myself, but honey should not be stored in the fridge. Pancake syrup either. But most especially the honey. I would love to organize mine like this instead of finding scary stuff in the back, or a 15.00 packed of lamb I bought at whole foods as a treat for myself 5 days later stinking to high heaven, haha. I follow your blog all the time but this my first comment I think. You guys are awesome cheers Frances
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
All of your organization posts have really lit a fire under my butt to work on our kitchen/bathroom organization! Which in turn has inspired some projects for when the weather warms up! I’m ready for spring!
Jessica Bruno says
haha Thanks Ashely ! 🙂
Jackie says
It looks awesome! I’m inspired to do the same.
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks so much Jackie )
Debbie says
I noticed you keep your honey and syrup in the refrigerator. I keep mine on a shelf in my pantry. I also keep my pancake syrup in the pantry. Here’s a link for storing honey… http://www.ask.com/question/should-honey-be-refrigerated-after-opening
brenda says
I love it. Is there something I should look for on the container labeling that means it is ok to use for refrigerators and will allow for proper airflow etc. ???I try to keep my fridge clean and it is fairly well organized but the containers really take it over the top.
Thanks for great pictures.
Charlotte says
Hi! Thanks for a great idea.
Marilyn says
Awesome ideas. So neat, clean and organized. I am so doing this. What size is your refrigerator?
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Marilyn!
NT says
Where can I buy these pull out bins .
Thanks
ida says
where did you get the extra bins for the fridge?
Betty819 says
Although I have ADD and tend to jump from one project to another without completing the first project, I am always thinking of things I want to get organized. There is only the two of us but our “Fridge” seems always a mess. Leftovers get pushed in back, never to be seen again till they get “mold.”. I see you have Fridge Binz to hold a lot of your stuff which helps not only to keep the shelves clean but organized. I am surprized you don’t have them labeled or did I miss that part?
I see you have grouped your sour cream and stick butter/margerine together. We use tub butter and LOL Stick butter..Do they sell shorter Fridge binz for smaller quanities?
I hate to clean the Fridge..it’s so time consuming but necessary every few months. You womder how it can end up so gross inside when there are two Sr. Citizens
Need to organize my garage freezer too..Love the idea of the see through bins that frozen stuff are stored in. Do you recall where you purchased them? They might be magazine storage containers.
Melissa says
Looks great but where would you put the raw, thawing or marinating meat?
Thank you,
Melissa
KIMBERLY SCZECH says
Where did you purchase the clear plastic containers? How much were the large and the smaller ones?
Isabella says
My husband LOVES his soda too, i was wondering where to get my hands on one of those soda organizers…it holds the most soda I’ve seen them hold 🙂
Jessica Bruno says
This one came from Joss and Main but not sure if it’s still available? Try Wayfair, Amazon or overstock 🙂
Kelly says
I love the idea of an organized fridge like this but my question is where do you put those leftovers or take out items left over. How about meat defrosting for dinner? I’m not being sarcastic. I really would like to know.
Jessica Bruno says
We have two refrigerators . So many people in one house, we need a couple! 😉
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com says
It’s so great to open your fridge and see what you have quickly to get a meal together! I try to clean mine out often and it makes list making for groceries a snap too! It’s key to healthy meal planning and stress-lowering as well!
mimi says
This is great! Hey, do i see lantus and humalog in the butter keeper!? I have the same 🙂 T1 diabetic child in the house! We actually have lots of the same things in our fridge 🙂
Jessica Bruno says
Yup you sure do!!! My husband is type 1 and my dad and gramps are type 2.
Jeanne DeShazer says
I have seen these bins at the store. They are pretty pricey. I am interested in where you get yours. Have you listed the source? I found you on pinterest.
Lauren says
Where did you get the soda bins?
Leigh says
How do you get everyone else to keep it clean? It looks amazing!!!!
Jessica Bruno says
Well I purge like 2x a week when I grocery shop so it makes it easy to keep up with ;). We also have 3 refrigerators (for each family (my parents/me/my grandparents). They are responsible for their own fridge! haha