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

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.

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