Each item in a house has its own place. And regardless of the size of our house, we all store most of our things in the bathroom. It’s actually very convenient that the hairdryer, the laundry basket, the feminine hygiene items, and manicure tools are always at hand. But few of us ever think that such an ordinary location can cause irreversible harm to these items.

We at Bright Side made a list of things that should not be stored in the bathroom.

1. Laundry basket

Home plants can liven up the interior of any room and the bathroom is no exception. However, there is a range of conditions you need to follow. First of all, it’s necessary to have daylight in the room because photosynthesis is not possible without it. If there is no window in the room, you’ll have to get yourself a daylight lamp.

Secondly, you’ll need to provide air circulation. The ventilation of the room is necessary for preventing rotting and the appearance of fungal diseases. Also, when humid air stagnates, mold and powdery mildew, which is actually very difficult to fight, can appear in the room and on the plants. In any case, you’ll have to remove the plants from the bathroom and put them into any other room where there is a direct source of light.

Here is what one girl said about it, “Plants in the bathroom is a bad idea for an ordinary apartment. There is no proper lighting, which means you’ll soon get tired of frequently replacing the plants. It’s hard to protect plants from the effects of synthetic detergents. There are constant temperature and humidity changes. If your bathroom is more than 100 square feet, if there is a window in it, and if there is a good exhaust fan in the room, then this idea is super. Ah, and there should be a cleaner who will be washing all these plants to make the idea perfect!”

The good thing is that you can bring the plants with you before taking a shower to let them get saturated with moisture with the help of the steam.

“Every time I shower I pick a couple of plants to come with me. They look extra pretty after a good steam!”

5. Feminine hygiene items

Dampness is the main foe of cotton, which tampons and hygienic pads are usually made from. This material is highly susceptible to mold spores and bacteria, while heat and moisture promote the growth and reproduction of microbes, which can affect your well-being. Moreover, pads and tampons can simply absorb moisture and swell. By the way, cotton balls, cotton pads, and ordinary cotton can suffer the same fate.

Try to store the open pack of female hygiene items in a dry, well-aired place. It’s better if each separate item has an individual package. It serves as a guarantee of their sterility even after you open the main package.

6. Birth control pills

Due to changes in temperature and humidity, your nail polish will spoil faster — it will thicken and fade. There are many places that are more appropriate for storing nail polish like various boxes, drawers, closets, and shelves. The main thing to keep in mind is that this item should be stored in a cool dry place protected from light at approximately the same temperature.

10. Open shaving razors

The razor blades oxidize and rust due to increased humidity. Spare blades can deteriorate before you even start using them. That’s why you can only store razors in sealed packages when it comes to the bathroom. Moreover, in order to extend the life of your blades, you should dry the razor after using it in order to avoid the appearance of rust.

11. Wax strips

Wax starts to melt and the strip is no longer effective when exposed to high temperatures. If you don’t use it right after exposure, the strip will lose its properties and won’t be able to perform its function properly at the necessary moment. Manufacturers warn that wax shouldn’t come into contact with water. That’s why it’s better to store wax strips in a dry place.

Which of these storage rules became a revelation for you?