Ditch Countertop Clutter: The Amazon Solution That'll Add Storage To Your Refrigerator

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Countertop clutter is a common kitchen challenge. While the problem of clutter may be due to too much inventory (which could be solved by some decluttering), sometimes it's simply because there's not sufficient storage areas. If you're already short on room, adding countertop organizers or a kitchen island will likely only make your kitchen more crowded. What you need is vertical storage that works with your space. Amazon has a magnetic spice rack, specially designed to be mounted to the side of your fridge, that could help you say goodbye to countertop clutter.

Retailing for $21.99 to $26.99, depending on the selected finish, the Dr. BeeTree Magnetic Spice Rack and Paper Towel Holder is made to increase the amount of storage you can get out of your kitchen. Since it is made to be affixed to the side of your fridge — an area that is usually underutilized for storage — it remains within reach but also firmly out of the way when you're whipping up a recipe on your countertops, putting groceries away, or washing dishes. It is made from metal for durable performance and features two shelves for storing a variety of items. The dimensions measure 3.9 inches deep by 12.4 inches wide by 13.2 inches high, while product specifications state that it has a weight limit of 15 pounds. The 2-tier storage rack is available in white and black, and there's also a smaller single-tier rack for kitchens that need just a little more storage.

At the time of writing, customers had given this product a 4.7-star average from more than 3,500 reviews. They praise its firm grip and efficiency for kitchen storage.

If you think that this rack could solve your countertop clutter conundrum, you can glean some inspiration from customer feedback. One review on Amazon states, "I have a small kitchen with very limited counter space and 2 drawers. This rack cleared up a lot [of] space for me." While the magnetic rack is designed to hold spices, one customer review even mentions that it is strong enough to hold baking sheets and does not slip or budge when the fridge door is closed forcefully. You can also keep towels off the kitchen counter with the simple hanging solution that uses the rod as a dish towel holder. With a generous weight capacity, the surfaces could be filled with a few small pots for a mounted herb wall in your kitchen – opting for the herbs that will grow best in your kitchen – to keep fresh ingredients on hand.

Individuals who don't want to add the rack to the side of their fridge could still benefit from the rack by mounting it on a wall. The product comes with drywall mounts, so you can hang it from a wall in your kitchen for holding jars of dry ingredients, a crock of kitchen tools, several cookbooks, and more. In addition to the storage space on each level, the product features hooks on the sides that provide you with a spot to hang oven mitts or tongs.