Find a new home for these items you might typically store under your oven.
Marty Baldwin
Almost every oven has a drawer beneath it.
Many use it for storage, while some use it as a warming drawer or broiler.
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Storing the wrong items could not only damage them but potentially start a fire.
Before putting something in your oven drawer, ask: “Is this item oven-safe?”
If the answer is yes, it should tolerate the high temperatures inside the drawer.
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Nathan Schroder
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Your favorite cooking oils (like canola, olive, and vegetable oil) are all highly flammable.
Wooden cutting boards are susceptible to damage from high heat, including cracking or even burning.
Keep any wooden boards and utensils in a cool, dry spot, and be sureto oil themwhen necessary.
Plastic Wrap
Plastic wrap (or anything plastic) should never be stored under the oven.
Cleaning Products
Some of the most dangerous items when used or stored incorrectly are cleaning products.
Kitchen towels often come into contact with grease and oil when cooking.
Pantry Items
If you’re tight onpantry storage, avoid looking to your oven drawer for extra space.
It’s important to keep these pantry staples in a cool, dry spot.
They could warp, melt, or even catch fire.
Be careful with glass food storage containers as well, as they might have plastic lids or components.
