Store gravy packets, seasoning packets, etc. in a small, clear plastic or glass containers for easy access. Line up boxes with their sides facing front. If possible, store the most often used items at eye level. Store heavy items, such as boxes of ‘long life’ juice, milk, and cordials on a lower shelf.

If you have extra wall space, consider storage hanging hooks, a notice board, and other helpful organising items. Purchase handy space saving products such as stacking containers, and sturdy baskets for onions, garlic, and potatoes. You can buy so many kitchen items on line now and one site, which specialises in plastic containers of all sizes.

Organising spices which you use most often in the front row. If you have a shallow drawer near your stove, consider laying all of your small spice jars in there. Place them label side up so it is easy to view them all at once. Most dried spices lose their flavour in six months. Discard any spices that are older than six months or you no longer use. To keep track of the freshness of spices, write the purchase date or throw away date on the bottle with a black marker.

Your refrigerator will be one of the most used items in your kitchen and because it will store fruit, vegetable, meat, and dairy products must be used in a most hygienic manner. Refrigeration can substantially reduce the rate at which food will deteriorate. Low temperatures slow down the growth of micro-organisms and the rate of chemical (including enzymic) changes in food. These are two of the main causes of food spoilage.

Designate certain shelves in your refrigerator for specific items. For example, use your top shelf for beverages, your bottom shelf for leftover food and meat if you do not have meat storage units. Always separate raw foods from cooked foods and make sure that when food is put into the fridge that no juices can drip on run onto other foods and contaminate anything within the fridge. The most important thing is to have a refrigerator, which is reliable and runs on the least power possible. To find refrigerators in your area go to AppliancesOnline.com.au where you can find fridges at reasonable prices.

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Place produce in the drawers, and place condiments in the door of the refrigerator. Delegate one day of the week to tossing out old foods. Consider cleaning out your refrigerator on the same day you go to the grocery store. Since you will be adding new items in your refrigerator, it is a great time to toss out old food to make space.

And finally, store rubbish bags near bins for easy changing. By using some or all of these tips, you can have one of the most organised kitchens.