The “Incredible” $8 Aldi Fridge Organizer Hiding in the Grilling Section (I Use It in Every Room!)
I adore Aldi for so many reasons. The beloved discount grocery chain has delicious and affordable groceries, which helps me save money on snacks and dinner staples, but I also love all the fun and unique organizing gems I find in Aldi’s “Aisle of Shame” — a spot for great seasonal (and budget-friendly!) finds. And now that it’s officially summer, the new finds are just heating up.
As of this week, many Aldi locations have a designated grilling section filled with handy tools, like this magnetic paper towel holder. Head to this section to find another incredible organizing gem that works wonders in your grilling area or in the kitchen: a magnetic tool holder that’s just $7.99!
About 1:55 into this video posted by @ALDI All the Time, you’ll see this magnetic barbecue tool holder (aka the outdoor organization hero you need this summer). Simply place it along the side of your grill’s tray and hang your spatulas, tongs, basting brushes, and more with ease and convenience. Plus, because it’s magnetic, you can move it around wherever it’ll stick. It’s just under a foot long (11.7 inches, to be exact), which makes it compact enough to not be in the way but long enough to hold multiple items.
In addition to its sleek design and magnetic grip, I love how versatile it is around the home — especially the kitchen. Hang it on the side of the fridge or a metal cabinet to cleverly store lightweight essentials like tongs, whisks, and spatulas to free up valuable drawer space. Or use it to give your mitts and potholders a tidy and easily accessible home near the oven.
Don’t feel like you have to keep this beauty contained to the kitchen, though — it can be used on magnetic surfaces around the house to declutter and keep items within reach! Try popping it on the side of your washer or dryer to hang lint rollers or a bag of dryer balls. Or if you have metal cabinets or shelves in your garage, use it to store smaller, more lightweight hand tools like wrenches and dust masks or safety goggles.
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It’s officially grilling season, so head to your closest Aldi (if you live near one) to see if this rack is still on the shelves. If it’s not there, Amazon has a similar magnetic rack for about the same price. It has four adjustable hooks and can hold up to 10 pounds, which makes it a handy and budget-friendly solution for organizing essentials indoors or out. Snag one today and have it at your doorstep in time for the next big grilling holiday: the Fourth of July!
Buy: Magnetic BBQ Tool Rack, $9.30
This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: The “Incredible” $8 Aldi Fridge Organizer Hiding in the Grilling Section (Use It in Every Room!)