10 Things You Should Stop Keeping on Your Kitchen Countertop

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Store knives in a secure drawer organizer or another suitable location out of children’s reach. Always keep blades protected and handle them carefully.

7. Olive Oil and Other Cooking Oils

Do you keep your olive oil beside the stove? It might be time to move it.

Heat and direct light can speed up the deterioration of olive oil and other cooking oils, affecting their flavor and quality.

Keep oils tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat sources.

8. Candy, Cookies, and Other Snacks

Leaving snacks in

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