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

When I first set up my kitchen years ago, I made what felt like the most logical choice: keep everything within reach.

Spices, bread, fruit, knife block, the blender — they all had a cozy little place right there on the countertop. I thought it made sense. After all, the more visible something is, the more I’d use it, right?

Well… not quite.

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