Keep Fridge Drawers Organized With A Clever Dollar Tree Hack

Groceries are expensive these days, and accidentally letting food go to waste because you lost it in the back of the refrigerator is an awful feeling. If you're really unlucky, you might even get stuck cleaning up a gross mess of expired food stuck to the fridge shelf. When you decide that it is finally time to organize your refrigerator, you will find all kinds of organizers that range widely in price and use. To avoid getting overwhelmed, start by assessing your refrigerator for problem spots, such as the deli drawer. If your meats and cheeses are a mess, then you can use a Dollar Tree dish rack for better kitchen storage by placing one into your refrigerator's drawers or on its shelves. 

The Dollar Tree Essentials Wire Dish Drying Rack comes in a white color and costs $1.50. It is made from iron coated with vinyl and has five metal arms that are spaced roughly 2 ½ inches apart to create four slots. When placed in your refrigerator, the dish rack may help you keep all kinds of food items organized. Bags of shredded and sliced cheese, deli meats, packs of hot dogs, and containers of bacon could all be neatly filed so that they are visible rather than scattered and stacked in a drawer. If you regularly pack lunches, you can store zip-top bags containing pre-made sandwiches and pre-cut fruits and vegetables for easy access on busy mornings. Just make sure that the size and care requirements work for your home.

The Dollar Tree dish-drying rack has a length of 10 ½ inches, a width of 6 ¾ inches, and a height of 4 ¾ inches. Carefully measure the space where you plan to use the rack before buying it, as it will not fit in every part of the refrigerator. While the length and width are okay for most deli drawers, the Dollar Tree dish rack is likely too tall for many. If you store the items in a crisper drawer at the bottom of your fridge or want to place the rack on a shelf, then this rack can serve you well. If it doesn't fit in your refrigerator, you could look for more creative ideas to organize your fridge using Dollar Tree items and use the rack in your freezer to store ice packs, frozen meal boxes, or bags of frozen vegetables instead.

No matter where you put it, you will need to occasionally give it a good cleaning. When you need to deep clean your fridge (this should be approximately every three to four months), wash the dish rack alongside the crisper and deli drawers. The Dollar Tree rack is unfortunately not dishwasher-safe, so you should clean it using warm water and soap instead. Avoid hot temperatures, rough handling, and sharp objects that might damage the vinyl coating to prolong the rack's life. Make sure that the rack (and any drawers or other pieces you remove from the refrigerator to clean) are completely dry before replacing them. With proper care, your fridge can stay clean and organized for just over a dollar!