Cleaning the Refrigerator

Cleaning the refrigerator can sometimes feel like a daunting task but in less than an hour you can have it sparkling with just a few steps.

Remove all of the items from the refrigerator including the shelves and drawers.  Wipe down the inside with your favorite kitchen cleaning product.  Wash the shelves and drawers before placing back inside the fridge.

I love using Fridge Coaster to line my shelves.  They have several colors and sizes to choose from and absorb spills.  They are very affordable and really keep the mess off the shelves.

One thing that I really like to do is organize my food in trays and bins.  I purchased mine from The Container Store but I have seen a lot of options at your local Wal-Mart, Target and Bed Bath & Beyond.

These Martha Stewart containers are great for storing leftovers and lunches to go!

  

Typically, I will "zush" my fridge weekly before I head to the grocery store and the containers make it easier to restock when I get home.

And that my friends, is how I do it!  Isn't it a great feeling after your finished?  I catch myself opening the fridge and just staring.....Ahhhhh!!!

Happy Organizing!

Kim

A New Topic at O is for Organize

It seems like I find myself saying “that’s one of my favorite things” a lot whether it be an organizing tool, baskets, cleaning products, clothing, and definitely “food”!!

That being said, I thought I would have a new topic on a regular basis called:

These are a few of my Favorite Things

Real original, huh!

So, today is my first and it is none other than:

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

If you are already a fan and use these products, then you know what I’m talking about when I say that the variety of scents available  is simply divine!  If you haven’t tried any of their products, you don’t know what you’re missing!

With names like Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, and Lavender, just to name a few, you can imagine the aroma while wiping kitchen counters or tossing a Lemon scented dryer sheet in with your clean clothes.

The products are available in Household Cleaners, Hand & Body Care, Laundry, and Air Fresheners.

“Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day believes in a better way to get a good clean.  Chock full of plant-derived ingredients and essential oils, our household cleaning products are powerful against dirt and grime.  Garden-fresh scents uplift your mood while adding a little spring to your step.”

I like to put different scents of hand soaps in each bathroom so that my family can enjoy a variety of aromas.

If you go to their website here, you can type in your zip code and it will inform you of stores in your area that carry their products.

So, while I reiterate that this is “one of my favorite things”, I can’t really pick a scent that is my favorite, because I love them all!

HappyOrganizing!  

Checklists

If you search the Internet, you will find all kinds of checklists for cleaning and organizing and if you are anything like me, you LOVE LOVE LOVE checklists. What is it about checking things off your list that gives you such a feeling of accomplishment?

Whatever the answer, I know it definitely motivates me. I've been told if you tackle the item on your list that you want to do the least first, your day will be more productive. I must admit that I don't frequently follow that rule, but when I do, it does seem to make the rest of the day go smoother! You might try it and see how it works for you.

Nonetheless, I thought I would share some lists with you that you might find helpful in planning your day, week, month and/or year!

I came across these lists from Martha Stewart a few years ago and was thrilled to find them still available online.

If you click here it will bring you to the website where you can print them yourself for your own personal use.

Some of you may have your own checklists that you currently use that work great for you. If so, we would love for you to share. Feel free to email us at oisfororganize@gmail.com.

Happy Organizing!