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Unless you have a perfectly functioning exhaust fan and ventilation system, your bathroom is probably a bit on the humid side. It’s obvious after someone showers, but even things like flushing the toilet and using the sink add moisture to the air.
And while that’s great for certain type of plants, many of the items commonly stored in bathrooms don’t do as well in the humid conditions, and could even be damaged or ruined as a result. Here are a few examples of things you shouldn’t keep in your bathroom.
Spare razor blades
The one on your current razor can stay, but otherwise, don’t keep your spare blades in the bathroom: The humidity could make them rust or dull, Good Housekeeping reports.
Makeup
“When you touch your makeup, then your skin, then the makeup again, you’re adding bacteria to the product,” dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD of the Cleveland Clinic explains. Don’t make things worse by adding heat and humidity to the picture: Khetarpal says it promotes the growth of yeast and mold. Plus, bathroom conditions cause nail polish to separate and expire faster.
Medicine
When stored somewhere with high humidity, medication can lose its potency or have a shortened shelf-life.
Teeth whiteners
“You should not store teeth whitening gels in a bathroom cabinet,” dentist Ambika Amini tells Homes and Gardens. ‘To prolong their shelf life for up to two years, they are best kept in the fridge.”
Painted wood furniture
An interesting piece of painted wood furniture might brighten up your bathroom, but it may not stay that color for long. Wood expands and contracts based on the temperature and humidity level, and when that happens, it causes paint to crack, blister, and eventually, flake or peel off, according to an article on BobVila.com.
