The Affordable IKEA Item That's A Game Changer For Your Cluttered Fridge

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Have you ever cleaned, organized, and purged your refrigerator, only to find it looking like its usual chaotic mess a few days later? It's no wonder, since a fridge is constantly in use with a rotating supply of goods. You remove and replace items all day, which means proper storage and organization are essential — both for keeping your fridge under control, and for finding what you need in a hurry.  

The affordable KLIPPKAKTUS storage box for fridge from IKEA is a game changer for your cluttered fridge. With a transparent design and sliding drawer, it can help you find and grab food quickly. It makes use of oft-neglected under-shelf space by clipping onto the shelf above, with suction cups that hold it firmly in place. The storage box fits the typical shelf size (½ inch thick), with no installation required. It is easy to remove and clean, and best of all, costs only $5.99 (similar drawers cost around $30). IKEA's KLIPPKAKTUS line includes other solutions to revolutionize your fridge storage, such as stackable storage boxes with lids, and a Lazy Susan to help you see all your sauces, salad dressings, or drinks in one quick spin.

The KLIPPKAKTUS storage box holds a quart of food, with a max capacity of 2.2 pounds. It is best for small items such as string cheese, yogurt, fast food sauce packets, serving-size packages of carrots, juice boxes, or loose fruits. These can easily get lost under larger items, expiring before they are discovered. The KLIPPKAKTUS storage box is an inexpensive IKEA essential to create extra storage in your cramped fridge. It will keep small foods visible, and stop them from rolling around all over your fridge. 

Reviews of the KLIPPKAKTUS storage box are fairly unanimous on two points. It is praised for making great use of under-utilized space, but users wish it was slightly bigger. For more storage, try the clear KLIPPKAKTUS storage box, which has a lid and comes in two affordable options (a medium-sized box for $3.99, and a large for $5.99). It fits larger items than the under-shelf drawer. These boxes maximize storage space by stacking, and you can use them outside of the fridge for other storage solutions. If you love the idea of under-shelf storage but want something larger, this Vacane large fridge under shelf drawer comes highly rated, although at $35 it will cost you almost six times more than the IKEA version.