1. Nuts
If you’re nuts about nuts, don’t store them in your kitchen cabinets. Nuts are usually a more costly snack product, and grocery stores have them in the snack aisle, so it would make sense to keep them in a cabinet, right? Wrong.
As a category of things you shouldn’t store in kitchen cabinets, nuts need certain conditions to stay edible. They are high in unsaturated, or “good” fats, which break down quickly, causing goods to become rancid, and nuts are no different.
So, keep any kind of nuts in an airtight container and store them in the freezer. Yes, that’s right! It keeps out moisture, keeping the nuts fresher longer.
2. Bananas
Next on the list of things you shouldn’t store in kitchen cabinets are bananas. It may seem like a good idea to toss these yellow fruits in the pantry when you get back home from the grocery store, but do that, and your bananas will ripen faster.
So, if you don’t want to encourage ripening, protect your bananas from light and keep them cool. This way, you’ll prolong their shelf life. Ideally, bananas should be stored at 56 to 58°F, which means your countertop is the best place to store them.
3. Unsalted butter
It may seem obvious to keep butter in the cabinet (or on the counter) to maintain spreadable texture. However, it’s important to note the kind of butter you’re keeping out.
You might not know this, but unsalted butter lacks the extra protection offered by salt to prevent any bacterial growth. This being said, this is one of the things you shouldn’t store in kitchen cabinets.
The best thing you can do when it comes to unsalted butter is to refrigerate it unless you plan to use it within a couple of hours for a recipe.
4. Bug killer
According to organizing experts, bug killers are best kept out of any kitchen cabinet, even if it may seem like a convenient spot. You shouldn’t store these products under the kitchen sink either, because they can be easily accessed by kids and pets.
Compared to other things you shouldn’t store in kitchen cabinets, bug killers can be pretty dangerous. That’s why it’s best to store them in an area with less traffic, such as the basement or garage.
After all, you don’t want bug chemicals in the place where you prep and cook meals.
Read on to discover other things you shouldn’t store in kitchen cabinets!
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What a spot in article that makes so much sense for all of us. Straight to the point and no nonsense. It gave me some suggestions that I need to put into action real soon.
Are you from New Jersey? I knew a Ruthanne years ago, but never knew what happened to her!
Yep, postage is more ex0pnsive these days.
I don’t have kids. So I store cleaning products under the sink.
Extremely helpful
I like the ideas of what not to store in cabinets. Never thought of the scented air freshners or detergents that can possibly contaminate other food sources by the fumes they emit. As for plastic bags they will stay in my kitchen,because they ate useful for trash.
I am the perfect person for this article- older, habit of saving paper (former teacher) and not willing to throw out because I am going to read it soon – and if you believe that, you’ve misjudged me. So, where do I start????? Please !!!!!!!
I too am a paper pack rat! Just grab a handful, or stack, and go through it to make sure there’s nothing important in it… medical reports, greeting cards, etc. Then toss it in the trash! If you’re willpower is intact, do another handful. Or give yourself a gold star and pick it back up later. If the headlines are tempting you to keep things, turn the pile over. If there’s one article that you’d like to keep, start a scrapbook or 3-ring binder. Don’t be imprisoned by paper! Sort through mail as soon as it comes in the house and throw out junk mail. Unless you really do need a new roof or an insurance quote! Happy trashing!!
I feel that I need professional help – finally!
I called one once, $8000 for 3 days, minimum
That should give you incentive (it did me)
Thanks for this. I will start this layout tonight and let everyone in the house the new layout. Thank you for sharing.
All are things I already do; keep new ideS coming.
Last year I did have an organizer every Sunday for 2-3 hours for 6 weeks. She did a very good job, but could have done better if had just let her do what she wanted. Example: you only need one of these (applies to just about everything). With her fresh eye she found better places for things. Each time she came she removed stuff from the house to recycle or donate. That was very freeing.
Mine are so disorganized, I don’t know where to start
My cabinets have turntables, but so cluttered, I don’t know where to start.
This looks like it could help me.
It was helpful to learn about freezing my nuts!
I didn’t know this one.
Great! My top shelf is used solely for items like cake plates, large coffee pots, and baking tins.
Thanks for being quick and to the point. I am so tired of explanations that go on for pages and pages and ultimately say nothing.
great advice. Some i never thought about. I guess i better get started. Thanks for sharing!!
This all sounds normal to me. Pretty much common since I would think! But I know the younger generation thinks differently than us older ones do. So good way to teach them!
If you’re a disorganized slob then you should pay attention!! I’m Very Clean and Neat so this is not an issue with me..I couldn’t even imagine living any other way!