Glad and Ziploc containers
One of my decluttering projects in February has been cleaning out both freezers in the basement, plus re-organizing the remaining contents. Both freezers are upright ones, similar to this GE Upright 20.6 cubit foot Freezer. We only bought the second one last winter when we thought the first one might be failing. Having a second freezer hasn’t added significantly to our electric bill, and now we have more space for garden produce, bread, meat deals, and extra milk.
more Glad and Ziploc containers
To keep the freezers organized, I use several sizes of Glad
Occasionally, I use the Pyrex
The other key to my freezer organization are the mini shelves shown above. Originally used in my pantry, I found these at Walmart. They help stack unusually shaped items like meatballs and sausage wrapped together.
The shelves also help contain the mess we call quart freezer bags
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Those containers keep everything stacked so neatly. My freezer is somewhat organized, but I use a variety of containers. I save glass jars from salsa, tomato sauce, etc and have been using them too.
I also try to stick to the same brands when buying new containers. It makes matching the lids and bottoms so much easier! I wish I could get my plastic storage cabinet in the kitchen organized as well.
Wow, those shelves just save a ton of space. That is a great tip! I am a new Pinterest follower visiting from Milk and Cuddles. Vicky from Mess For Less
Yes, they do help with keeping the back of the freezer shelves organized.
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Man, I really need an upright freezer. I recently decluttered the garage, I’m hoping to put up some more shelving and soon get a freezer in there! Yours looks great!
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Thanks! I know many people recommend the chest freezer as being more efficient. We love our upright! I would do research on the brand. The newer one gets frost very easily unlike the older one.
You are really organized, that is great. I miss my upright, I have a deep freeze.
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Your freezer looks so organized! I definitely need to get an upright the next time I need one.
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I’ve never had a chest freezer so I can’t compare the two. However, as a short person (5’2″), I find the upright easy to work with, and we generally don’t have issues with losing stuff.