When designing the kitchen, one of the most important points that everyone thinks about is to make use of every corner in it, and one of the places that everyone thinks to use in more than one way is the area under the sink, although it is a large area and can be at least a store, but it is not the best area for some Daily household items, because that area is subject to leaks at any time, in addition to being a low-level area that children can easily access. Therefore, “The Seventh Day” reviews some items that should not be stored under the kitchen sink, according to the site’s bulletin.homesandgardens“.

Anything flammable

Anything flammable should be kept away from the water source, such as coal and oils, as well as cleaning chemicals, unlike everyone else does, because sinks can sometimes leak, which can damage any items stored underneath .

Construction and repair tools

Many store cement and gypsum in the area under the sink, to keep it out of reach of anyone, although these tools can be negatively affected by moisture from that area, whether it is already damp, or there are leaks from the water supply .

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Plastic packaging

Permanent exposure of plastic containers to water may cause them to decompose and peel, even if they are human-friendly. After this peeling, they become harmful to human health if food is stored in them. The appropriate place to store plastic lunch boxes is better somewhere away from potential leaks and moisture.

food

No type of food should be stored under the sink, especially fresh foods like onions and potatoes, or even pet food, in a dry, dark, and cool area of ​​your kitchen, and avoid placing them under the sink so that they don’t get mold.

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Any kitchen utensils

There is enough space in the kitchen to store kitchen items such as utensils, dishes, and small appliances in the rest of the cabinets, because when any leakage occurs, or fluctuations in the sink or anything else, it may negatively affect it, which makes you need to wash and sterilize it well more than once at least In order to get rid of any negative effect on it, in addition to that it can lose its validity for use in the first place.

Electricity tools

Nothing related to electricity, such as tools or equipment, electrical appliances, batteries, or light bulbs, should not be stored under the sink, as it may get wet, or get damp and become unusable.

Electrical appliances