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Can be stored

1. Sponges and rags that you use now

If you remember that sponges and rags for washing dishes and surfaces in the kitchen must be carefully squeezed out before being hidden under the sink, then there are no prohibitions on storage. Yes, bacteria often accumulate in a humid environment, but these devices should also be changed regularly, preferably once a week.

Multi-colored sponges removed from the eyes will help to avoid visual noise in the kitchen and make the interior more thoughtful.

2. Detergent for dishes

If pouring dishwashing detergent into a beautiful dispenser is too time-consuming for you, then it’s better to really hide a bright bottle under the sink and get it when necessary. The same item can be attributed to the dishwashing detergent in the dishwasher.

3. Multiple trash cans

Keeping trash cans under the sink is really convenient and you should not refuse such a solution. But what definitely needs to be reconsidered is the attitude towards garbage sorting. Perhaps your closet will fit a few buckets in order to separate waste and make a small contribution to solving an environmental problem.

4. Household chemicals that you use in the kitchen (with care)

Stove or oven cleaner is really handy to store in the kitchen, and you can place it under the sink. But treat this issue with caution and attention.

5. Plastic bags

If you still haven’t given up on plastic bags, but prefer reusable ones, storing them under the sink is convenient. To organize storage, you can use special organizers. For example, the container «Variera» from IKEA is one of them. And in order to fit all the packages there, they just need to be neatly folded, and not crumple.

Cannot be stored

1. Household chemicals for washing and cleaning

Fabric softeners, bleaches and powders are better to put away in cabinets in the bathroom, especially if this is where the washing machine is located — it will be more convenient to find the right product before starting the wash. Take household chemicals there for washing plumbing and toilet bowls, floors or mirrors. Find a place that will be accessible only to adults — do not neglect safety issues if you have small children.

2. Kitchen textiles

Kitchen towels are better not to be stored under the sink, but to give them a place in the closet in the kitchen or in another room. Moisture can make them damp.

3. Vegetables

Potatoes, carrots and onions are three vegetables that are often stocked up and kept under the sink. Although, due to high humidity, they can deteriorate, and due to high temperature, they can fade. If the apartment does not have a dry room such as a pantry, it is best not to buy large volumes of vegetables, they will stand under the sink for a short time.

4. Grocery

It is important to store flour and cereals in a dry place so that insects do not start up inside, so a cabinet under the sink is definitely not suitable. And such an idea can come to mind if you abandon the hinged drawer and replace the cabinets under the sink with pull-out modules.

5. Small household appliances

If the kitchen does not have enough space to store small household appliances, sometimes it is placed under the sink. Especially if there is no trash can in the closet, and only cleaning products are stored. It’s not worth doing it anyway. Proximity to pipes is not the best neighborhood for electrical appliances, because the failure of water taps and pipe breaks are not uncommon.