How to Organize Your Fridge Like Marie Kondo in Just 5 Quick Steps

Admit it: Your fridge could use a major overhaul. Break out the rubber gloves and listen to Marie Kondo and you’ll have glistening, appealing results in no time.

Admit it: That box of baking soda isn’t quite enough to cover up the odors in your fridge (and we’re not talking about the bunch of scallions you bought yesterday). Break out the rubber gloves, the sponge and the antibacterial cleaning solution. You might want to turn on a podcast around now, because at this point, you’re committed.

Get rid of the expired stuff—and that bottle of specialty keto avocado ranch dressing that frankly doesn’t taste like anything and certainly doesn’t spark any joy.

Sort your condiments, fruits, veggies, dairy and meat into different clusters on your counter.

Assign each food category its own place in the fridge, so when you take something out you automatically know where to return it. Use the crisper drawers and baskets on the door for structural organization, and don’t be shy about bringing in a few extra transparent, compact boxes to corral away.