I think the most important thing about organizing your fridge is making sure you have a system to easily see what will go bad soon. It will make sure your fridge is not losing space to expired food and helps reduce the amount of money you lose from not eating the food you paid for. If you let your fridge or cabinets get too full, it becomes hard to find things and perpetuates a bad cycle of having to buy more stuff that will in turn make it harder to find the stuff you already have.
@SimplyBeautiful516
2 жыл бұрын
In my mind, I got a lot of cleaning done while I lay on the couch watching your video, 😂
@starsunmoon30
7 ай бұрын
Yep 1000%
@user-yt48876yt
3 ай бұрын
Me too! I feel very accomplished. lol
@rforrandom5559
2 жыл бұрын
Once I’ve cleaned my bins, I place paper towel in the bottom. Helps stop the staining.
@jenw1116
2 жыл бұрын
I have ADHD and I trick I recently learned to (help) be more efficient with food waste is to put condiments in the vege drawer and veges on a VERY visible shelf. Now my vege drawer isn't a place I send my veges to die. Lol. Cool video, inspiring me to give it another clean out 👌
@lorettacali10370
2 жыл бұрын
I had a clean fridge then my daughters visited YAY and now I have a ton of leftover meals they made and ingredients that need to be put to use. My fridge is now blessed with food memories lol.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@virginialarsen8598
2 жыл бұрын
I take a photo beforehand to know how the shelves go back and how I had it organized. I tend to forget when replacing everything, plus you can see the big difference of the time and energy spent. Great video!
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great tip!
@lorettacali10370
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see your real fridge filled with food and condiments! It's hard to watch the folks who only have baskets of fruit and one jar of pickles. 🥸
@Olenka3107
2 жыл бұрын
I always wait with the cleaning until I have to go grocery shopping and I'll do it right before. This way there's less food to take out of the fridge, as I'm always hesitant to break the cold chain and it may look empty
@8BitNaptime
2 жыл бұрын
I have baskets of pickles and a jar of grapefruit....
@freeman10000
9 ай бұрын
An empty fridge is a sad fridge 😢
@MoMsie.
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea to set a timer when you turn off your fridge. It will remind you to turn it back on. I learned that the hard way!
@mariecardone3641
2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly clean my fridge several times throughout the year as you have shown in the video. However I use vinyl placemats on top of the glass so if there are any spills from milk or juice etc it’s easier to wipe the placemat instead of removing the glass shelves.
@fishfootface
Жыл бұрын
What a great tip. Thanks. 😊👍
@mariecardone3641
Жыл бұрын
@@fishfootface You’re welcome🙂
@kelsi1821
2 жыл бұрын
One more time saving tip I would add is to toss old food/produce when you’re removing everything and group similar items as you put them on the counter (i.e, drinks/condiments/dairy/etc). It makes putting everything back way easier in the end!
@malvavisco10
15 күн бұрын
Lobe your videos; I know pretty well how to clean my fridge at this point, but I always watch your video before I do so just to psych myself up! Cleaning the fridge is so time-consuming, physically strenuous, and daunting. But you feel so much better once it’s done.
@johnsonkelley8371
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone else binge Melissa Maker podcast interviews while Spring Cleaning? New level of enjoyment for this Neurodivergent home manager this morning...and I suspect there may be more doing the same. Thank you for years of quality content that I still chomp at the bit for every new video. Melissa, wow. 🥔 Is she a force of nature, or what? Thank you, Melissa and Chad.
@awalton9024
2 жыл бұрын
Also take the time to pull the refrigerator out and clean the heat exchange coils etc. You won't believe how dirty it is back there. Your refrigerator will last years longer and will use a lot less energy which saves a lot of money.
@medinaf.5738
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I cleaned behind my appliances last week! It was a mess. I’ll do it more often from now on.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Those can be magnets for dust!
@brittneyambruster
2 жыл бұрын
Melissa, I would love to see a video on how to clean scuffs and dirt off walls, particularly for different paint finishes. In my last place the paint was flat and I used magic erasers (BIG MISTAKE) as it rubbed the paint off our wall!
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea, thanks Brittney!
@anti-ethniccleansing465
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! It must i’ve been the type of paint that was on the wall… The landlord how used a magic eraser to take the scuffs off of my walls when I was moving in, and there wasn’t a problem with the paint coming off.
@candiblevins9185
2 жыл бұрын
@@cleanmyspace I would love this, as well!! With a 4 year old, and a husband that slings food like a four-year-old when he cooks, a video like that would be most appreciated!!😄
@coolmammavaterlaus360
2 жыл бұрын
I am a reformed slobby fridge keeper. We were tired of losing leftovers to time, mold, and bacteria. Plus we inherited a fridge that is actually kinda small. After getting a few caddies for condiments and salad dressings, I've been on top of leftovers by keeping a list of what was made when. Most things have a general location and we're pretty consistent.
@rhondahood2968
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a organized fridge lover. I even have a left overs basket in it. Otherwise my husband will just open and toss. We always know where everything is and nothing goes bad.
@aida087
2 жыл бұрын
OMYGOD YES lol, I hate cleaning but once it's done it feels so satisfying!!❤️
@terrypiper7296
2 жыл бұрын
I’m an organized fridge gal. I like certain things in an orderly place so everything fits easily and can be found without a lot of moving around.
@caroline-s
2 жыл бұрын
Same! I can't handle clutter 🥴
@stephaniehelstrom1982
2 жыл бұрын
For any big fridge drawers/shelves which are difficult to clean in a kitchen sink, I take to the bath tub to wash. Helps keep the area around my sink dry.
@melanies.6139
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! Cleaning our fridge is on my list. Our fridge is semi-organized. Soda on the top shelf, condiments and dressings in the doors, fruits and veggies in the bins. Bottom shelf is for milk and other larger items.
@annseebalack5156
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you have a fridge with stuff that every normal family has in it. Food, sauces, condiments, vegetables etc. My son cleans our fridge and organize it for me and he's pretty good at it. Every day stuff is at the top like milk, OJ, cheese, leftovers etc. Condiments and sauces in the door, vegetables in the crisp drawer. Good job Melissa 👏
@Chrissy4281
2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most tedious task in my home but it’s pure satisfaction once it’s complete. I too have broken a glass shelf in my fridge using the wrong cleaning solution on tempered glass, so I would recommend that everyone know what to use to clean the components of the fridge in addition to handling them with care moving them in and out and cleaning them.
@cynthiabakke825
2 жыл бұрын
My 17 yr old son and I are "this goes here, that goes there" organizers, but the husband and MIL who live here too are NOT. They are shove it in and hope it doesn't fall over types LOL. Keeps things interesting ;-) The whole thing is definitely overdue for a thorough cleaning- including the coils and seals so this is well timed.
@bethbilous4720
2 жыл бұрын
Though I consider the fridge a miserable thing to clean, once I do it, I love it.
@medinaf.5738
2 жыл бұрын
Before watching your videos I thought my place was clean 😂. Since the last 3 weeks I clean, I clean and I clean behind my appliances was a crime scene! Anyway now I know how to clean like a pro. Already received my Maker’s mop. Thank for all the videos. ( My fridge is organized).
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Well done Médina 😃
@tiffanyb.7596
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! My daughter arranges our refrigerator quite nicely. I appreciate what she does so I follow her lead. Thank you! 😊💕
@FR-tb7xh
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Something I like to do is have a large cooler with freezer packs waiting before I empty my fridge to clean. Cleaning can take a considerable amount of time, and there are certain things I know immediately I want to keep that really need to stay cool for food safety reasons. It can take some of the pressure to rush off.
@dianamarsden4985
2 жыл бұрын
Where ever it fits that’s where it goes!😜😜😜
@jayscheidemen4455
2 жыл бұрын
If ONLY my fridge was that clean at the outset!! Not too sure I'd even bother with it. Thanks for all the tips!!
@kimdaffy4427
2 жыл бұрын
I found this video motivating! I help my daughter-in-law with housework and have really wanted to get into the fridge. This has helped to give me the confidence to have a go. Thanks.
@winstonlindsay8486
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I got an idea. Take a photo prior to emptying out the fridge and save guesswork⏰️👀
@michelledeehorticultrist
2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos!! Super helpful and I always learn something new. I don't know why I didn't think of turing off the cooling element on the fridge when cleaning it. Great tip!
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Michelle!
@kahinaharrache6038
2 жыл бұрын
I have moved recently and i sort of watched many of your videos to help me clean my new flat. The oven rack technique of soaking it in the tub overnight really worked wonders. Soaking my shower head in vinegar also worked so well. Unclogging my sink with vinegar and soda also worked !! You're so cool and chill ! I don't get annoyed listening to you lol I love how you present your videos. Keep it up !! Thank you very much !
@charlottewenne494
2 жыл бұрын
Melissa, u r my lifesaver. There are so many “cleaning experts “ on KZitem and their advices hardly ever work and u end up more frustrated than before. Whereas, yours ALWAYS work! Not once was I disappointed and cleaning is still not enjoyable but bearable and most of all efficient! And yeah, just cleaned my fridge 🤪
@anitas5817
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the middle. Everything has a place or an area of a shelf, etc, but it doesn’t have to be pretty. But everything goes where it goes. I don’t have to look for things, and I don’t lose things or have things go bad. I use stuff up and eat the leftovers before piling more in.
@chantalhenderson6994
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The two fridges are my job today- It’s nice to watch videos before I start.
@dns141
2 жыл бұрын
I was literally JUST starting to deep clean my refrigerator! And just watched your previous Fridge cleaning video!
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Danielle!!
@marlena.
2 жыл бұрын
Same! I Literally was holding a bottle of fridge cleaning spray when I got the notification🤭
@annalauryn966
2 жыл бұрын
I have an acrylic bucket container to put our yogurts in because I can pile them up pretty high and they won't fall all over the place. Saves space and makes them easy to find. Everything else is pretty tetras style. Beside my milk and water bottles. (There is likely lead in our inline water pipes)
@DawnSuCallahan
2 жыл бұрын
I just done this yesterday. Took every single item out, wiped down. It is very important to do it slowly. Take ur time. As I do clean my fridge every single Tuesday. As trash day is Wednesday. But to deep clean, thoroughly this was on my spring clean list. I am very particular with like items together, in their certain bin, or drawer. My fridge is identical to yours. I have struggled with organizing over the months. But I think I have honestly got a plan with it now..
@beckypacker662
2 жыл бұрын
I must be obsessed with a clean fridge because I do this every week! Lol.🤣🤣🤣 Love your videos.❤️
@Coredance1
2 жыл бұрын
Timely! I'm scheduled to clean the fridge this afternoon: ) Tetris.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Let's goooooo!!
@kiliecarver-wagner827
2 жыл бұрын
LMBO!! I have ALWAYS called it Fridge "Tetris" !! Glad I'm not the only one lOl😉🙃😜🤪
@emmax0000
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! So glad to see a real fridge and not a perfect color coded one😂
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Emma!
@shawniechew
2 жыл бұрын
I take everything out of my fridge at lest once a month to check dates and see if we still want it, will give the fridge a general wipe down, makes the “big clean” just before Christmas more bearable as stains haven’t had a chance to set in
@alanasweet4465
2 жыл бұрын
Kitties!!!!😻😸
@joanniebBartron
2 жыл бұрын
great job I just helped a friend get hers done. I threw away as I pulled out and wiped down items. Great job thanks for sharing
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Now that's a good friend! Thanks for watching :)
@SarahCunningham71
2 жыл бұрын
🙋🏻♀️ definitely an “MTV Cribs worthy fridge” at all times kind of person. And amen to how fragile fridge parts are. I’ve broken quite a few parts in my day, too.
@giraffewhiskers2045
6 ай бұрын
I have to do this today 😢 first time ever wish me good luck
@dorisrobinson7700
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m like you. Wherever it fits.
@maryc6091
Жыл бұрын
That was great. I’d like to see how you properly dispose of the food that has expired in the fridge and the freezer. I think that would make a great video.😀
@leighparsons9997
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. My fridge so needs this right now! I saw your kitties! I love cats. I also saw what appeared to be another human carrying a small bundle of joy.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
This video features some older footage :) Thanks for watching Leigh!
@helenmak5663
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding us the shelves and glasses are super delicate.
@ernestmarcucella6918
2 жыл бұрын
To the question I like to but things in a spot where can be seen with easy access to what ever it maybe. Great tip to clean the hinges. Thank you.
@barabaserzsike2408
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Romania👍🤗
@lucerohoward5649
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa, today have to clean mine and this really will help me; keep up the good work and have a lovely day. 🥰😘
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lucero! You have a lovely day too!
@rettpanda6203
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly how I clean every fridge in my business
@Jenniferhkuhn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the inspiration! Cleaned it out this morning and love how it sparkles ✨
@janecob5995
2 жыл бұрын
I live in a small apartment, so I tackle one section at a time. It's a 10 cubic so it is not so bad. The hardest part is the bottom under the crispers. I have glass shelves, so I use clear plastic liners that I get from Amazon or a home store. I worry about breaking the glass.
@rlwalker2
2 жыл бұрын
Your refrigerator looks a LOT like mine. Thank you for this information. I "seriously" need to do this particular job. I was hoping you would also cover cleaning the freezer ... but that can be for another day.
@eleanorrouxel122
2 жыл бұрын
When I clean my fridge, I do it in sections. It takes me about 3 days, so I don't have to shut the fridge down. I always think of the food spoiling if it's taking too long. Also I feel it over whelming to do this job all at once. Just saying....
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
This is a good approach Eleanor, thanks for sharing!
@TheKillahKyla
2 жыл бұрын
I do it this way, too!
@cindyneal5580
2 жыл бұрын
I love this probably because I do tend 2 do this also...a shelf & a section at a time..yay..
@Kimletschat
2 жыл бұрын
I like everything organized and have a place.
@Bav92
11 ай бұрын
you can also rinse all the large stuff in the bath tub and line the drawers with plastic wrap. then replace it once every few months or when needed
@debbiebaker6546
2 жыл бұрын
I love guides with details!! Thank you for adding this new feature.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching :)
@graciellastokes7979
2 жыл бұрын
You were reading my mind - fridge cleaned - check! Great job reminding people to be careful with the interior pieces - one of my bins once cost 80$ to replace! Yikes! IColour me excited! just purchased a set of Maker's cloths to make the cleaning job more efficient , enviro -friendly and cheerful!
@soitsmelaura
2 жыл бұрын
I luv my frig organized by meat and bread on the top shelf, middle shelf is veggies/fruit and the bottom is milk products
@amishgirl1000
2 жыл бұрын
I like to keep my cold meats, and my different cheeses in their own separate containers. I have a basket for all the different condiments. It just keeps my fridge much neater. It makes it easier to clean my fridge too.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Julie 🙂
@amishgirl1000
2 жыл бұрын
@@cleanmyspace Thank you so much for all the great cleaning skills I’ve learned.
@yasisoufi
2 жыл бұрын
The min 6 kitty is the best
@MarisaAndChew
2 жыл бұрын
Before I had kids I kept pretty much everything in the fridge BC I was paranoid about mice and spiders, even though I never found either in my pantry. You could open my fridge and find the cereal right next to the milk 🤣 Now, as a family of 5, we have eggs on the highest shelf and then open milk on the next highest, the middle is yogurts, lunch meats cheese etc and then the bottom shelf is over flow produce and unopened milk. The drawers are filled with produce and the door with condiments. If we don't seperate the open milk from the unopened we end up with multiple opened BC some family members do not check!
@helenreid7022
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I watched the video but now I’m procrastinating! 🥰
@lisastevens3822
2 жыл бұрын
I have organized my fridge both ways, Ulta-organized and just shove it in. Now it is somewhere in between, zones of organization, but flexible within the zones.
@helenreid7022
2 жыл бұрын
I use clear plastic bins for cheese and one for fruit so I can just pull them out when needed as well as a separate bin for miscellaneous items such as packages of sandwich meats! Keeps everything tidy and easily accessible. I use a turntable for jams, pickles and other condiments! No reaching to the back of the fridge to find things!
@amandadias4599
Жыл бұрын
So relatable !
@gayathriramalingam4458
Жыл бұрын
tq dear today I watch tomorrow or weekend I do..
@aahmad5298
2 жыл бұрын
Great motivation, besides the technical tips, thanks a lot 🙏
@jonnyharvey514
Жыл бұрын
I’ve done that right just now!
@catherinebell122
2 жыл бұрын
Fridge Love, by Kristen Hong, is my current favorite kitchen book. Yes, I am a happy WFPB person, in love with caring for fresh produce. Your videos are excellent; I look forward to your posts👏🏻🥰.
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching them Catherine!
@susies8834
8 ай бұрын
This was very helpful - thank you
@johnphuongwestoz
2 жыл бұрын
I love your video cleaning .Thank you very much💐
@pishi1990
Жыл бұрын
Just cleaned out the fridge - one of the hardest things is just gettin started. I will be keeping my fridge clean from now on. No more science experiments (rotten food with fuzz)
@missMediaChick
2 жыл бұрын
Melissa, if I still lived in Toronto I'd invite you over to clean my frid-...I mean, have lunch. 😄
@Kovidkillermalinois
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely HATE cleaning the refrigerator. I used the Bissell steam shot and it really worked like a charm.
@23LaShi
2 жыл бұрын
Mtv cribs style fridge guilty over here ✋🏻
@christinec7956
2 жыл бұрын
We keep a little bag of labels in the fridge door to label foods with the date of opening, particularly jars.
@ruthedwards-shirley9042
Жыл бұрын
I would LIKE an MTV cribs-style fridge, but.... I occasionally find science experiments in the veggie drawer!
@tamihaslam8305
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is organized but and sort it out a couple times a week but most importantly the day before garbage day.
@Alice_Walker
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not particularly regimented when it comes to organising my fridge but I keep a chalk pen handy to write "use by XX" on my leftovers and homemade sauces
@giblet1618
2 жыл бұрын
I do a mix of the two organizing styles. Canned drinks and bottles have their space, but some things do not.
@carnage0615
Жыл бұрын
She got me with the MTV Cribs 😂
@lisadurant4689
2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos but I honestly wish I had never seen this one. I decided to take the fridge apart and clean it and the glass crisper bin cover exploded and now I'm out $155 for a replacement. You're right - they are definitely breakable
@mrslavanderblu
Жыл бұрын
😮
@toryevanss4512
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have anywhere near enough counter space for this method! My first plan: arrange the food on baking sheets on the floor. Then maybe wash the shelves and bins in the bathtub? We will see how this goes ....
@AshlanMoore
2 жыл бұрын
I try to keep a tidy, aesthetically pleasing fridge but it never works out that way between me, my husband and the kids. One can dream! 😂
@virginiasimer4171
Жыл бұрын
I am proudly Tetris. Works for me. 😂
@bridgettsharp9285
2 жыл бұрын
I USE DAWN DISH SOAP. BAKING SODA ONLY WHEN NEEDED. COTTON DISH CLOTH AND DAWN BEFORE GROCERY SHOPPING. EASY - EASY!!
@reginacheesbro8209
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I am. I have to clean mine. It is messy.
@aprileppes6784
9 ай бұрын
Kitty !!!! Good job !!! I have cats too & my company is Couture Cleaning
@christina-2822
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melissa!
@valeried2941
2 жыл бұрын
I am laughing! I live in an apartment and have an old fridge where I cram in everything! And ugh. Its time to clean! Thank you for the tips!!
@cleanmyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Valerie!
@KenzieH101
2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on how to clean marks off (newly) painted walls such as scuffs, kids marks, grease? My son has got red marks all over my freshly painted white walls and I need help thank you! X
@danixoxo8637
2 жыл бұрын
I like to have general categories where stuff goes, so it's easier to find but I need a bigger place for condiments, so it usually looks messy.
@lilyvalley5389
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I was organized. 😂 If u live nice place & have nice easy new looking fridge like that.
@nancyfeeser4653
2 жыл бұрын
Wherever it fits, try to keep things in same area but doesn’t matter.
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