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

But I later learned that heat and light degrade the flavor of spices.

That dried basil? Tasteless. That cinnamon? Weak.

Best practice: Keep spices in a drawer or cabinet away from the stove. It not only preserves flavor but gives your counter a cleaner look.

6. Paperwork and Mail

Raise your hand if your kitchen counter becomes the catch-all for bills,continue reading …