How To Empty Soda Into Your Fridge In Record Time
Boxes can be a barrier to efficient refrigerator organization, so I wanted to figure out how to empty soda into the fridge in a quick, easy, and box-less way. Because when you put the whole box in the fridge, it will always take up the same amount of valuable refrigerator real estate, no matter how many cans you take out of it!
For a long time, I just took the cans out of the box one or two at a time and put them on the refrigerator shelf, but I was sure there had to be a quicker way. Luckily, I eventually learned about this 12 pack hack that makes putting soda in the fridge so much faster!
With Independence Day barbecues coming up, I’m sure many of us will be stocking up on soda for our guests soon. What better time to share this brilliant, time-saving fridge tip with you? to get all those cans in the fridge in a jiffy. Once you’ve tried this, you’ll never go back to the way you did it before.
See this soda hack in action at the end of this post!
12 Pack Hack: How To Empty Soda Into The Fridge Fast
While I’m demonstrating this hack with a 12 pack of Diet Coke, my preferred canned drink, it will also work with just about any box of canned beverages, from sparkling water to canned juices. And it’s not just for 12 packs either — if you have a box of uniformly-sized drinks, this tip will help you get them into your fridge fast!
1. Open One End Of The Box
Open one end of the box, but keep the other end closed for now.
2. Position The Box On Your Fridge Shelf
Take the box to your refrigerator and prop the open end on the shelf where you want the soda to go. Slide the box into the fridge until about three-quarters of it is resting on the shelf.
3. Open The Box At The Other End
Open the other end of the box, then slide it to box back until all of rests on your fridge shelf.
4. Empty The Soda Into The Fridge
Finally, hold your hand against the cans while sliding the box out of the refrigerator (and onto your arm). Keep sliding the box out until all cans are IN the fridge and box is OUT. That’s it — you’ll be done in 10 seconds or less!
Whether you’re having a Super Bowl party, graduation party, 4th of July bash, or a family get-together, you’ll have a quick way to load your fridge up with cold drinks, sans the bulky, half-empty boxes. (Whether you drink those sodas as-is or use them to make dirty Diet Coke is up to you!)
Looking for more uses for cola? I’ve got you covered!
What’s your favorite canned beverage?
how over the last 9 years of being married to the biggest dr pepper drinker in the world did i not think of this?? we have a minimum of 2 12-packs in the fridge. always. and i hate taking them out of the package. not anymore!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.great idea, but I don’t like my pop cold, so I leave it out. I just need to find a place to store them in my no storage space kitchen so I can get them out of the boxes also.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I quit collecting Cole after the second time they erased all my points (1000+ each) for not entering more than once a month, so don’t waste your time unless your completely comitted!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love my points twice too & this just reminded me I better check to see if I lost for a third time. Time flies, I always forget to enter them in. I used to get a lot of great free stuff too
Great tip btw, I think I saw it on lifehacker before. Our fridge is too small, so I can only put a few cans in at a time. Plus I keep the boxes because we have deposit on our cans. When I put the cans in a bag it always makes a mess, the boxes work the best for returning them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sometimes it’s the easiest things that make the biggest difference in our days! Thanks for the tip!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Diet sodas are HORRIBLE for you and your weight! They make you retain water or something like that. Instead of drinking sodas I get club soda and add water flavoring to it. I still get the carbination, but with the benefit of 0 calories and drinking water! It takes a little getting used to, but I like it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oops, I forgot to say that it’s an awesome trick though!! ;)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.GREAT!!!! How about adding, get the Coke code out of the carton before folding for recycle.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.They add up and that is how I get all of my magazines FREE. Thanks
Jillee,
You have made my life easier is so many ways! Thank you!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is a great idea, Jillee! Props for coming up with it. Will definitely come in handy.
When I gave up soda a couple of years ago, I quit cold-turkey. I just didn’t drink soda anymore, no matter what. I drank water only…and, usually only plain water. However, if you like those little flavoring packets for water, I would suggest switching to those instead of soda. Or, you could make your own by using carbonated water and adding a little Stevia and fruit juice. Or, switch to making your own tea or lemonade and keep it in a big pitcher in the fridge. A few slices of fresh ginger and some mint leaves steeped together and sweetened with honey is one of my favorites. If you need a way to freshen up your plain water, a lot of people use lemon, and while I LOVE lemon for all kinds of things, it’s just not right to me in water. Instead, I use slices of fresh cucumber. It gives the water such a cool, refreshing feel and taste.
Hope this gives you some good ideas, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Brilliant
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is a good idea to unload cans. Unfortunately, Carmel coloring alone is known to cause cancer. This is in dark soda. Not to mention the artificial sweeteners. I agree that quitting soda and caffeine makes one feel much more energized and alert.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Everything causes cancer. There is no definite way to say, if you eat/drink/smoke this or that, that you will most definitely get cancer. It all has different effects on everyone. And, like Jillee said, all things in moderation. And at least she’s making the effort to cut back. Gotta give her props for that! Don’t go shootin’ people down for their vices or ideas. I’m sure you are addicted to some sort of something that isn’t as good for you as you would like, but you love it and you’re going to consume it anyway, because dangit you just can’t help it! Like me with popcorn (among other things). Had to give it up when I had braces…worst time ever. But, now that I don’t have them anymore, I don’t crave popcorn as much. I still love the microwave stuff, but I know how bad it is and am trying to convert to doing it myself on the stovetop. Doesn’t mean I’m not gonna indulge once in awhile. It’s just that I’m TRYING to make an effort, just like miss Jillee.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Organic, unprocessed food doesn’t cause cancer, filtered water doesn’t cause cancer. I learned years ago the dangers of the standard american diet and I don’t eat processed foods, drink alcohol, or smoke. I commend anyone who is making an effort to wean off their unhealthy addictions. And I am NOT shooting anyone down, I am looking out for my fellow human beings. My bestfriend died at the age of 18 from cancer. The least I can do is warn people who don’t know of the dangers of what they ingest. ALSO I said that the can thing was a good idea; so get you facts straight. Also another another word of advice for anyone who cares; If you’re quitting unhealthy foods and/or drinks, your body needs to detox to be able to rid itself of the toxins. Its important to drink a lot of filtered water and have plenty of fiber. I felt like a new person after I quit the standard american diet and started detoxing. Years later, I’m STILL detoxing from the stuff I had been eating all my life. Its more than worth the effort.
OMG!!! Did you not save the My Coke Rewards code from the carton before you threw it out/recycled it???? That’s like throwing away money. I save mine up and redeem for a FREE carton of Diet Coke!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.BTW, I keep my cans in the veggie bin, so I end up just turning the carton over and “pouring” the cans it ;)
I love that every single time I read your blog it is helpful, useful and fun- probably one of the best blogs I now follow and definitely the one I bookmark the most often-
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I voted that you have completely lost it. I’m her sister, I can do that.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You are such fun! Something fun and different every day! Thanks!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow !!! wishing I had thought of this!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!! Love your IDEAS!!!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Diet Coke is my downfall, also! My tip for drinking more water is treat yourself to an awesome new water bottle! You will feel like you’re getting a small treat each time you drink from it : ) Also, make yourself drink a LARGE glass of water first thing in the morning. It keeps me from craving that ice cold diet coke so much. This may be TMI but I have a friend who drinks water all morning until her urine is absolutely clear and only then will she allow herself to have a soda lol!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee,
What a fantastic idea! My husband had just finished unloading our twelve pack in our laundry room fridge. But I will try it next time! BTW, I allow myself two high-test (regular) Diet Cokes in the morning to get me going, then I either drink water or Crystal Light for the day. In the when I need my carbonation “fix” again, I have a Caffeine free Diet Coke. It hits the spot!
I love all your tips and sense of humor! Keep it up!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great idea! We use a mini-fridge for the soda so I’m not sure it will work for me, but thanks anyway :-)
Tip for you: have you tried Coke Zero? It tastes much better than Diet Coke, more like The Real Thing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Some people cant have any kind of sugar, except the fake kind.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.FYI…Coca Cola has a program where you collect the points from their boxes and bottlecaps, log them into their rewards site and get free stuff! 12 pack boxes are worth 10 pts and you can get rewards for as little as 100 points – things like magazine subscriptions, etc. I have tons of people just giving me their points and my husband still drinks a ton of it (but I have got him drinking more water these days – he used to drink Coke exclusively- ack!). Anyway, I just got a nifty vintage-look Coke cookie jar for 1000 points – which only took a few months to collect. Just thought I’d throw that out there for anyone who drinks Coke products and likes free stuff!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great idea! DC is my downfall as well. But I have been drinking more water and here is my “good thing” for doing that….I bought one of those insulated glasses you are seeing everywhere that have a screw on lid and a straw. I fill that with ice and a bottle of water every morning on my way to work. I make sure I refill it at least four times a day with water. It seems like I can drink more water if it is out of a straw.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m impressed at how clean your refrigerator is!
I’m a bad mom and let my teenage son consume a can of Mountain Dew as his caffeine fix everyday. To his (and my) credit, he’s on the slim side of the weight scale and had no cavities at his last check up (unlike his Mom who rarely drinks soda!). Anyway, he stores his soda cans in the vegetable bin. It doesn’t get used because I buy mostly frozen vegetables.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am also a diet coke addict–and trying to drink more water. One important thing about the box–those coke codes! Be sure to cut them off and start saving them online. I’ve gotten some cool things using them–entirely FREE! I got a great diet coke t-shirt, and shirts for my husband, free magazine subscriptions and my favorite item, a retro-looking red toaster. So tear that code off before you toss the hated box!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I had the same thought you did! LOL All I kept thinking was about the 10 points she’s just throwing away…ACK!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.i had the same thought, and was going to say, “i hope you’re entering those codes before recycling the boxes!”
If Jillee doesn’t enter them, at least e-mail them to me!
I was scrolling down to make a comment when I saw this thread. Don’t throw those 10 pointers away. If nothing else, give them away on Freecycle or Craig’s List.
Great idea!
My idea for drinking more water is that I don’t keep my cans in the fridge. Each morning I bring 2 cans in from the laundry room & put them in the fridge. Occasionally I might have 3 cans, but try to stick to 2 per day. It doesn’t matter when I drink them as long as I have ice water in my cup when it doesn’t have soda in it. Once the soda is gone for the day it’s nothing but water for me. I use a large Tervis Tumbler & keep it filled all day long. I’m more likely to drink my water when it’s already prepared. Try it for a few days. The more water you drink, the more water your body wants. :-) If you are a heavy soda drinker & are trying to cut back drink plenty of water to help flush the caffeine from your system. That makes a tremendous difference in the withdrawal headache. Did you know that a large portion of daily headache suffers actually dehydrated?
Found your blog this week & LOVE it!! I’m a coupon Mama that makes all her own cleaning & laundry supplies. I’ll be making your body wash & reusable eye makeup remover pads as soon as I finish what we have on hand – along with a whole slew of other things I have bookmarked! I’m all for saving money while not paying for a bottle of water with a brand name on it. :-)
Yes, I voted that you are a GENIUS!! ;-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.If you’re not already a user, I recommend signing up for Pinterest. My bookmarks were getting overly full, and an added bonus with Pinterest is that you get a visual for the bookmark (pin). Plus, it’s easier to follow Jillee that way :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Why is it some of the most simple ideas are found years later!! I love it. And we are avid Diet Coke drinkers and I laugh because we are always unloading the soda out of the box. And fortunately for us, we are replenishing today so I will be giving this an immediate try! Thanks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.If you are having a party, Missy, why the pantry and not the fridge or a cooler?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes, you have lost it this time, me thinks. :-)
I love being called “Missy”. ;-)
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