IT turns out there is a right and a wrong way to organise your fridge and get the most out of what you pay for.
Here’s a guide on how to achieve harmony with your produce and help it stay fresh for longer.
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Specific food groups belong on certain shelves.
Typically, the door shelves and bottom drawer are the warmest.
While the first shelf is the coolest, the second and third shelves are usually the second and third coolest.
Top shelf: Foods that don’t need cooking, for example pre-cooked meats, leftovers or lunchbox fillers.
Middle shelf: All dairy products, including milk, cheese, yoghurt and butter, as well as any vegan alternatives for these.
Lower shelf: Raw meat and fish – it’s important to put these on the bottom shelf to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
Drawers: Vegetables, salads, fruits, and herbs.
Inner door: Store items with natural preservatives here, such as condiments, fruit juices, and jams.
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Putting produce in the right place can help it last longer, as it is better suited to each temperature inside the fridge.
If you’re reluctant to put fresh veg in the drawer because of water collecting in the bottom of the fridge – there is an easy fix.
This is a really common issue, and it’s down to the drain hole at the bottom of your fridge being blocked.
Simply remove the drawer and look for the drain hole which will be at the back just above the drawer shelf.
Then just use a straw or a cotton bud to remove the blockage and then clean up any water and you’ll be good to go.
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