Attention: These three things should not be stored under the sink
Created: 05/25/2022, 16:10
Do you store your cleaning supplies under the sink?
Maybe not a good idea.
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The kitchen cupboard under the sink is often used as storage space for all sorts of objects and household utensils - but not everything is safe there.
When the kitchen is in disorder again, the chaos is simply crammed into the nearest cupboard – for many, this place is under the sink.
After all, there is usually nothing here, except for the garbage can.
However, there are definitely things that you shouldn't put there.
Do not store electronic kitchen appliances under the sink
Admittedly, the toaster or blender can take up a lot of space on the kitchen surface.
Nevertheless, you should not place it under the kitchen sink.
Here there is a risk that
moisture will form
or a pipe will leak and start dripping - and your household appliances will be damaged in no time.
If possible, store them in other kitchen cupboards.
Cleaning agents with bleach & Co. - better not to store them under the sink
Some cleaning supplies contain
harsh chemicals like bleach
.
Therefore, they should be safely stowed away – which is not always the case under the sink.
We often reach into it several times a day to throw out garbage or get out other household items.
This also increases the risk of the cleaning supplies being accidentally knocked over and liquid spilling out.
It is better to store these cleaning supplies in a place where they are not easily accessible.
As a rule, they are not used every day anyway.
Store flammable objects safely
You can recognize flammable products such as
sprays or cleaning agents
by a fire symbol on the packaging.
Better not store them under the sink – or in the kitchen at all.
Instead, find a cool place where these items are exposed to little heat.
(fk)