1. SHARP KNIVES
Sharp knives stored inside a drawer can be dangerous, especially if they are stored with other things and you are constantly rummaging around in the drawer trying to find what you need. Storing sharp knives in a kitchen drawer is an accident waiting to happen, says professional organizer Rachel Sicherman. It is a much better idea to store your best kitchen knives and other items that may have a blade in another part of the kitchen.
2. HEAVY COOKWARE
The kitchen drawers may seem like the perfect place to put all of your heavy pots and pans. While we do agree that it is essential to be able to grab a pan instantly while cooking, this may not be as great a place as you once thought.
3. LOOSE BATTERIES
It is important that you do not store batteries inside your kitchen drawers as batteries can leak over time, causing damage to the drawer's interior. Also if the batteries leak, they can cause damage to the other items in the drawer potentially rendering them unusable. Store batteries in a sealed battery storage case, at The Container Store, or a dedicated storage area away from food and utensils.
4. RAW FOOD AND PERISHABLES
‘Kitchen drawers are not suitable for storing raw foods or perishable items as they lack proper ventilation and temperature control,’ explains professional organizer Di Ter Avest. Raw meat or poultry stored in drawers can lead to cross-contamination with other utensils or kitchen items. Always store raw food in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If you need to thaw frozen meat, do so in the fridge, a cold water bath, or a microwave, not in a kitchen drawer.