The 10 Things You Should Never Store on Your Kitchen Countertops — And Why Most People Still Do It

Let me walk you through the 10 items I learned don’t belong on your countertop — and why removing them might just change your kitchen experience for good.

1. Bread

Let’s start with a staple: bread.

It seems harmless to leave a loaf sitting on the counter, but bread is surprisingly sensitive to air, moisture, and temperature. In warm, humid weather, it molds fast. In cooler, dry climates, it dries out and gets stale.

Solution: Keep it in a bread box with ventilation, or store it in the refrigerator if you’re not eating it within a few days.

2. Knife Block

Ah yes, the trusty knife block.Continue reading…