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

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10. Cookbooks

Cookbooks are beautiful — until they’re splattered with oil or soaked by a wet dishcloth.

Even if you use them often, cookbooks don’t belong on the countertop. They take up valuable real estate and risk damage.

Instead, store them on a shelf nearby or tuck them into a drawer. For regular recipes, take a photo continue reading …