I Transformed My Messy Fridge Without Decluttering It with This Classic Find

My family of five has a condiment problem. We all have our favorite nut butters, nut-free butters, butters, cheeses, jams, and the like. And because our fridge is an unorganized abyss that sucks jars and bottles to the back, never to be found again, I have a habit of buying duplicates regularly, so we may have three of one spread at any given time. When my sister-in-law visited recently and opened our fridge, she just stared. And I don’t blame her. 

Fruits, veggies, leftovers, eggs, dozens of condiment bottles … all of it competing for shelf space. And on chaotic mornings when I’ve got a baby on my hip, lunch half-packed on the counter, and at least one grumpy kid at the table, digging around for the cream cheese tub behind half-used mustard bottles was genuinely stressing me out. Then, my TikTok algorithm intervened. Enter: the LAMU Lazy Susan Turntable.

I’d been watching lots of super-satisfying fridge organizing videos when I came across someone putting a lazy Susan in their fridge. How brilliant! I did some quick research, found the LAMU Lazy Susan Turntable (a large, rectangular spinning organizer that’s perfect for the fridge), and added it to my virtual cart.

The smaller $24.99 version, which I opted for, is 14.56 inches by 11 inches, while the larger $26.99 version is 15.67 inches by 11.67 inches (and you can snag a two-pack of either size for an even better deal). It comes with a raised edge to keep items from falling out, and little suction cups on the adorable heart-shaped base that spins a full 360 degrees. Because it’s not circular, it pivots around in a heart shape, which requires a space slightly larger than the organizer itself.

I loaded the LAMU turntable up with every sandwich spread and condiment in my fridge, and suddenly an entire shelf freed up completely. I didn’t have to toss or rearrange anything, or buy new bins or labels. This clever find instantly corralled all of my refrigerator clutter to one convenient spot.

I actually know what I have now because I can spin the tray and see everything at once instead of moving jars around to find what’s hiding in the back. Fridge cleanup is faster and easier because I can wipe down the tray instead of the whole shelf if something spills (which happens more rarely, but still). 

Honestly, the best part is that my fridge feels so much calmer now. All the butters, jams, spreads, and sauces finally live in a designated space instead of floating around the fridge to be forgotten. Sure, my sister-in-law would probably still be alarmed by how many butters we have, but at least now they’re organized. 

Buy: LAMU Lazy Susan Turntable, $24.99