The Clever Dollar Tree Solution For Organizing Cluttered Fridge Doors

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We've all been there. A quick trip to the grocery store ends up becoming a massive haul that you're not quite sure you have space for. While keeping your pantry clutter-free can be a feat in itself, another tough yet necessary food storage place can prove to be quite as difficult — your refrigerator. There are plenty of refrigerator organization hacks to keep the main area neat and tidy, but what about the overlooked but heavily-utilized refrigerator door space? Head to your nearest Dollar Tree for a wallet-friendly solution to organize cluttered fridge doors.

You've seen Dollar Tree shelves and baskets repurposed into DIY organization hacks. This time, the repurposed item of choice is a 3-Compartment Clear Plastic Organizer. Typically used to store pens and pencils on desks or cotton swabs and other bathroom bobbles on a bathroom vanity, the versatile organizer can also be used to keep loose items in your fridge in one place. After a thorough wash and dry, simply place it in an empty spot on a fridge door shelf and place your condiment sachets or other loose items in each compartment. Whether it's condiment sachets that you can't help but snag from fast food runs or any awkwardly loose food items, like cheese or meat sticks, the Dollar Tree item is a must-have to keep smaller items easy to find and in one place. The organizer can also be used in your freezer for loose popsicles or other ice cream treats.

Narrower Dollar Tree plastic fridge storage bins or boxes can also be used in fridge door shelves to further organize the space. Like the vanity organizer, simply put a washed and dried bin on an empty shelf. Place items like deli meats, packaged cheeses, apple sauce cups, and more within the bin to keep everything tidy.

Fridge doors are not typically designed for larger food items, but they do provide a place for things like canned drinks, jars, condiment bottles, and other things that are usually stored standing upwards. By storing items in Dollar Tree finds or other unique organization products, you can keep every nook and cranny of your refrigerator organized and under control while making the most out of the limited space. Dollar Tree's Essentials Rectangular Plastic Egg Storage Container, for example, doesn't necessarily have to be solely used for eggs. It can store condiment sachets as well as other round or loose fruits you may have stored in your fridge. 

Have no shelf space available? Opt for Cositina hanging mesh pockets that are specifically designed to hang off of the door shelf for more organized storage. When storing items in your refrigerator door, however, keep in mind that the door space does run a little warmer than the rest of the fridge. So, it's best to keep super perishable items in the main compartment and drawers to avoid them going to waste.