I just added a whole new shelf to my fridge, and all it took was this $5 add-on from IKEA

Need a little extra room in your refrigerator ahead of the holidays? Don't we all. I am working with an undercounter fridge — so I end up playing quite an intense game of Tetris come hosting season, as this is the place I need to store both food and drinks, as well as general fruits and veggies.

I've been on the search for some fridge storage to help use the space I otherwise would leave empty, but truly: I don't have a lot of money to spend. When I spotted the KLIPPKAKTUS at IKEA, I added it to my cart so fast — $5 for a suction cup drawer that attaches to the underneath of one of your fridge shelves? A steal.

This clever design means you can add extra storage space to your fridge in sections, and even better? Its transparent design means you can easily see what's inside. This way, you can organize your cheese away from your fruits and the kids' snacks.

IKEA KLIPPKAKTUS Storage box for fridge: $5.99 at IKEA

Easy to clean since it's made from plastic, this fridge storage box attaches to a shelf in your fridge using suction cups, to make use of space you otherwise wouldn't have.

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AMAZON ALTERNATIVE

SNSLXH 2 Pack Refrigerator Drawer Organizer: $39.99 at Amazon

Need an Amazon alternative? If your local IKEA store is just too far away, then this is your best alternative. They are more expensive at $40 for 2, but they do the same job. Shoppers have given this product 4.2 stars out of 5, while it's been bought more than 400 times this month alone.

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Why we love IKEA's KLIPPKAKTUS Storage box for fridge

Yes, this storage box is great for adding extra storage to a small or busy fridge. But the reason I also love it is that it makes organizing your fridge — and keeping it tidy — an easy job. This way, you can separate all of your foodstuffs. This means no more rooting right to the back to find something you need, and because of their transparent design, you can see right through them.

This storage hack also makes it convenient to store smaller foodstuffs in your fridge, like the kids' snacks. This way, you can keep them all together and save your drawer for your fruit and vegetables, which is what it's designed to store (and keep fresh).

Arguably, my favorite thing about this product is its cheap price tag. Since it's only $6, I can invest in 4 of these for less than $25, adding so much extra space to my fridge. There are also matching extras that you can buy to maximise your fridge organization.

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IKEA KLIPPKAKTUS Storage box for fridge, clear, 12 ½x4x3 ¼ ": $3.99 at IKEA

A bestseller for good reason, this storage box is less than $4, and it's easy to clean, too. It's perfect for organizing your fridge shelves, plus it comes with a lid. You can stack them and nest them. It's the perfect size for eggs, grapes, strawberries, and even lemons and limes.

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IKEA KLIPPKAKTUS Storage box for fridge, clear, 12 ½x5 ½x5 ½ ": $5.99 at IKEA

Slightly more expensive and a little bigger, this shelf is designed the same as the last, but it's better for larger foods such as oranges, bananas, broccoli, and even corn.

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IKEA KLIPPKAKTUS Storage box for fridge, clear, 12 ½x4x5 ½ ": $4.99 at IKEA

A steal for less than $5, this is what you need to buy to store those foods that you always buy a lot of. From lettuce to the kids' juice boxes, this deep design will store a lot.

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