5 Things Not To Put Under Your Sink In Illinois

It's so easy to treat the cabinet under your sink as storage for tons of kitchen supplies, but not everything belongs down there.

I store sponges, dish soap, bleach, and random supplies that I use to clean my kitchen under my sink because it's the most spacious spot in the room. Where else would I put all of that?!

Between the occasional leak, humidity, and mold build-up, I guess it's a breeding ground for odors, moisture, and danger. If you're guilty of storing any of the items underneath your sink because there's nowhere else to store them, it's time to move them elsewhere.

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Illinoisans: Stop Storing These 5 Items Under Your Sink

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Plastic bags might seem harmless, but once you start to collect a lot you just don't stop. They can get musty, mildew-y, and attract unwanted pests to move in!

Towels and linens are a definite no-go. The damp, dark space will leave them musty, too! Ain't nobody trying to dry their hands on a musty towel.

Paint should never be stored under a sink. Nope. Heat and humidity can ruin the consistency, make it clumpy, and completely useless.

Sponges, surprisingly, shouldn't be stored under a sink. Why? It needs to store somewhere to fully dry out. As we know, it builds moisture fast under a sink!

Flammable products like cleaning sprays need well-ventilated areas.

There are so many other things you shouldn't keep under your sink for good reason, but these are just some of the most important you need to know about. To get the full list, check MSN. They lay it all out for homeowners who need a little more guidance to a safer living situation!