Fridge organisers: the best storage boxes and organisers

Even if you clean your fridge like a pro, food will quickly leave its mark. Produce overcrowds and rots in the trays, while spills drip down the shelves and smells spread throughout, greeting you when you open the door.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way! There are storage solutions that can make a world of difference. To start, you can make the most of your fridge space, while keeping things organised. Plus, by limiting exposure to the air, you can even extend the shelf life (or fridge life) of your food. That means you’re potentially saving on food waste. You can even say goodbye to your smelly fridge with some of these options.

Want to know more about the best ways to store food in your fridge? We have the answers.

The best ways to organise your fridge

Using clear containers means you can stack food neatly while still being able to see what you have. Pulling out a container box and taking what you need is much easier than rooting around your shelves and dislodging precariously stored items.

Keeping food in containers can also make cleaning easier — as everything is kept off the shelves directly, there should be fewer spills or smears. Clipping additional drawers to the bottom of shelves can also create valuable additional space.

You could alternatively invest in vacuum-sealed containers. You vacuum the excess air away before storing your food, helping it to keep fresher for longer.

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There are lots of easy ways to keep foods with a short shelf life fresher for longer (such as fruit and vegetables).

Airtight silicone pods are handy for avocado, tomato and onion halves, helping to keep them fresh and stop pungent smells from escaping. Similarly, slice boxes are designed to stop cheese and cold meats from oxidising or drying out once you’ve opened the packet.

Lining your salad drawer with a food mat can also help to keep fruit and veg fresh. Its porous base helps air to circulate effectively, keeping food cool and making it less likely to rot prematurely. It can be used to line your fruit bowl, too – just cut it to size.

Reusable beeswax wraps are great for leftovers and a greener alternative to unrecyclable clingfilm. They can be used as a lid to cover most food, including fruits, cheese and bread, although they aren’t suitable for raw meat.