The Aldi Storage Solution That Keeps Your Fridge & Pantry Organized While Saving Space

If you love to cook, there's nothing quite as satisfying as having an organized fridge and pantry that allows you to access everything easily as you jump from one step to the next in your recipe. Even if you dislike cooking, having everything neatly organized makes the experience significantly less ghastly. Aldi Finds, the grocery retailer's weekly-rotating selection of products, often features some great storage solutions for the fridge and the pantry. The Kirkton House Clear Kitchen Storage Stacking Bin is a crowd favorite that regularly shows up in Aldi's "Aisle of Shame," so if your grocery organizing system is in need of an upgrade, make sure to keep an eye out. 

These transparent acrylic bins have sold for around $7 to $8 in the past, and though they're currently sold out on the Aldi website, they're worth looking out for at your local store. These bins are particularly handy because not only are they quite large at 10 inches length, 10 inches width, and 6 inches height, but they also have a wide opening at the front. This means you can comfortably fill the bins up with food packages of all shapes and sizes because you'll be able to easily reach inside to retrieve them without having to lift up the bins that are stacked on top. For a modest sum, you'll be able to declutter your kitchen without going overboard by keeping even the most awkwardly-shaped groceries in place. 

Securing this Aldi find is only the first step in creating an efficient fridge and pantry layout. This unique organization product will keep your refrigerator under control by increasing your food's shelf life as well as helping you shop mindfully. Correctly and neatly storing your groceries keeps them fresh for longer and gives you a better idea of what you really need, preventing overbuying.

A smart way to organize your fridge so that food never goes to waste is to identify which parts are colder. Each fridge model is different, but generally, the bottom shelf and the back have the lowest temperatures, so if that's where you're placing your Aldi Clear Kitchen Storage Stacking Bins, fill them with meat, fish, or eggs. Avoid storing fresh fruits and vegetables too close to the back of the fridge, as there's a risk they could freeze over. It's better to place these toward the front of your bins. The bins that go on the upper shelves can store everything else, but it makes sense to group items by type, such as your dairy in one or two bins and your condiments in another. 

When it comes to using Aldi's storage bins in the pantry, there are more variables, since the range of products is so wide. Of course, the rule of keeping similar items together still applies, but if you're still struggling to situate the ingredients you need, labeling the bins will help. To use every inch of these Aldi storage bins, remove smaller packaged items from their original containers, such as granola bars, packaged snacks, or coffee pods.