The Space-Saving Fridge Gadget That Keeps Leftovers Organized and Easy to Find

It’s way too easy to let your fridge get into complete disarray — and once it gets into a state of chaos, it’s hard to commit to getting it back in order. It happens to all of us, though. I’ll fully admit to tossing in my plastic container of leftovers after a long day without thinking about where it should go strategically, and proceeding to do that for the rest of the week. Lucky (or not) for me, my fridge isn’t deep at all, so it’s never a struggle to find my things when I need them, but the lack of space does mean I need to take advantage of every square inch.

There are tons of organizers out there that’ll prevent your fridge from ever becoming a mess again, hardly require any effort or thought, and will maximize your storage space all at the same time. You can corral all of your cans with a plastic beverage dispenser, for instance, or separate all of your snacks by category with these customizable bins. Most organizers target your fridge’s main shelves, but if you’re dealing with minimal space, you want to make use of every area — including the shelves inside of the door. That’s where Zip N Store’s bag organizer comes in.

This ingenious device creates storage out of thin air, turning the unused space beneath the door shelves into a place for your plastic (or reusable) sandwich bags. You won’t need to dig through the depths of your fridge to find your leftovers and snacks since it will make them visible at all times. This bag organizer is especially handy if you have kids in school or take a lunch to work every day — when you prep a meal the night before, you can have the bags of food all in one easy-to-see and easy-to-reach place in the morning. And, it can hold a ton, with 12 slots and a 20-pound capacity for holding assorted quart-size storage bags. 

Installation is quick and painless, with no tools needed (though several reviewers recommend adding glue or even Gorilla tape to make it extra secure). You peel the adhesive sticker off and press it to the bottom of the shelf and you’re good to go. Make sure you measure beforehand, though; the underside needs to be at least 7 inches wide and 7 inches deep.

Average Rating: 3.6/5

“I love this more than I initially thought I would! It is the perfect size and fits great under my shelf. Super easy to use – I love cutting up veggies and fruit and having them ready for the kids in individual bags. Such a time saver and space saver.” — Amy Novak

“I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. Very sturdy. It does exactly what is advertised. By using more bag storage it keeps the refrigerator less cluttered.” — Sherry

“Before installing this, I have 7 random bags of shredded cheese scattered all over the fridge (because of course my husband and children don’t know how to put things back where they found them). This was so easy to install, and I don’t want to scream at my hubby every time I open the fridge!” — JKG

Meal prep will be that much easier with this innovative organizer. I’m ready to get my fridge into shape since I’ll be spending more time in the kitchen this fall — the Zip N Store just took the first spot on my wish list!

Buy: Zip N Store Ziploc Bags Easy Fridge Organizer, $27.95