7 Things You Shouldn’t Store Under The Kitchen Sink

6. Things You Don’t Use

Because of its central location, the cupboard under the kitchen sink is a great place to store things you frequently need and use. This could include sponges and scrubbers, garbage bags, extra dish soap, and so on.

So take an inventory of the items under your sink, and if there are any bottles filled with mystery solutions you forgot to label, or pairs of cleaning gloves that don’t actually fit, find someone who could use them or get rid of them.

7. Anything That Shouldn’t Get Wet

While it isn’t necessary inevitable that the pipes under your sink will start to drip or spring a leak at some point, it’s common enough that it would be silly not to consider the possibility! So unless you’re alright with possibly having to throw out a bunch of soggy paper towels or paper bags, or a bunch of corroded batteries, store items that shouldn’t get wet elsewhere.

4 Things You SHOULD Store Under The Kitchen Sink

1. Waterproof Mat

Water damage wouldn’t just affect the items you store under your sink—it could also do a number on the cabinet itself! Prevent warped or water-logged wood by lining the bottom of the cabinet under your sink with a waterproof mat.

2. Everyday Cleaners

Most of your go-to kitchen cleaning products (mine would include cleaning vinegar, Bar Keeper’s Friend, and Dawn dish soap among others) can stay stashed under the sink so they’re easy to reach when you need them. (Another obvious choice: dishwashing detergent!)

3. Cleaning Tools

Sponges, brushes, and scrubbers are fine to keep under the sink, although I advise keeping them in a covered storage bin. This will help prevent them from soaking up moisture from leaks or humidity and possibly even getting moldy. (Oh, and be sure to throw your sponges out if they start to smell.)

4. Fire Extinguisher

Every kitchen needs a functioning fire extinguisher somewhere in the vicinity, and the cupboard under your sink is a great centralized location for it. You never know when you might need one, and it’s better to be safe than sorry!

What do you keep under your kitchen sink?

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