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Remove everything and clean the fridge interior thoroughly. If it's heavily soiled, place highly perishable items in a cooler or separate refrigerator.
Toss any foods that have expired. Check expiration dates. Remember: leftovers only have a shelf life of about 3 days.
2
Sort foods into groups: milk/cream/bottled juice, produce, cheese & deli meats, condiments, etc.
3
Create zones for the food groupings. The bottom of the fridge is the coldest, best for raw meats and leftovers. Don't store milk on the door, it's too warm there.
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Use clear, stackable bins to corral food groupings and label them to ensure foods get put back in their proper place.