YOGYAKARTA - The top of the refrigerator is often used to put items. Instead of just being empty space, many people use it to store various items. But you need to know that there are several types of items that should not be stored above the refrigerator.
Many people do have a habit of storing items on the refrigerator. They do this because it is easier to see and retrieve when they need the item. However, there are some items that should not be stored above the refrigerator because it can pose a bad risk to your refrigerator.
There are several items that can actually have a bad impact if stored on the refrigerator. These items could block the ventilation of equipment that forces the refrigerator to work harder to give cold air.
In addition, there are also several types of items that are at risk of being damaged if you only place them on the refrigerator. Here are some types of items that should not be stored above the refrigerator that you need to remember:
One type of item that is prohibited from being stored above the refrigerator is medicines, both in the form of tablets, fluids, and airstains. All types of drugs must be stored according to the instructions on the label so that their condition can be maintained safely.
The drugs that are placed on the refrigerator may be damaged due to exposure to room temperature for a long time and the hot temperature from the refrigerator. The heat exposure from the refrigerator can affect the quality of the drug and cause the decomposition of the drug.
It's better if you don't keep small kitchen utensils on top of the refrigerator. Not a few people just put cooking utensils or eat on a refrigerator, such as placing ovens, microwaves, blenders, and others. Even though each type of refrigerator has different tools.
However, it is not recommended to store kitchen utensils on top of the refrigerator because it is feared that it will burden the strength of the refrigerator in supporting it. In addition, a number of kitchen utensils are also easily broken. When you put them on the refrigerator in a fairly high position, it increases the risk that the item falls and breaks.
Other types of objects that should not be stored on top of the refrigerator are broken goods. The items in question are made of glass or easily broken materials, such as glasses and plates, ceramic dishes, teapots, and others.
Putting items made of glass, ceramics, ceramics, or other easily broken materials on top of the refrigerator is very risky to make them fall and break. Make sure you keep these objects in a place that is safe from shocks or collisions.
Other items that you should not keep above the refrigerator are paper. Paper items in question include cooking books, old magazines, piles of recipe cards, and other types of paper. Although it seems as a light item, a pile of books that can burden a lot of refrigerators.
The pile of books or papers above the refrigerator can block the airflow needed by the refrigerator to work efficiently. When the airflow is small, the refrigerator absorbs more energy to work to provide cold air. This condition, of course, can cause damage over time to become damaged and make electricity bills swell.
Although it can beautified in the room, you should not place ornamental plants on top of the refrigerator. However, there are several ornamental plants that you may still be able to place on a refrigerator with attention to the dimensions, weights, and types of plants.
Some types of plants do not fit to be placed on a refrigerator because they are not strong with exposure to hot temperatures and do not get enough light. These plants may become dry or dead if stored on a refrigerator. As a solution, you can use a rack or window threshold to put ornamental plants in the kitchen.
Avoid placing cleaning products on top of the refrigerator at home. Despite placing cleaning products in high places, it serves to keep children away from reach, but that doesn't mean this step is not risky.
Storing a cleaning product above the refrigerator can risk damaging the refrigerator if accidentally spilled. The liquid from the product may have a chemical that can damage the layer and refrigerator. In addition, each cleaning product usually also has its own provisions in the way of storing it.
There are several types of vegetables that should not be stored above the refrigerator. Avoid storing potatoes and shallots in that place. Both vegetables can decay faster if placed on a refrigerator placed in the corner of a house or place far from light and air circulation.
Storage areas greatly affect how long vegetables, fruit, and spices can last. Fries must be stored in a cool and dark place, while shallots and garlic must be stored in a well-ventilated place such as in an open basket.
Those are some types of items that should not be stored above the refrigerator. For those of you who have a habit of putting the habits of these items, you should stop them and store them in the right place. Also read how to store the right cheese so that it lasts longer and is not moldy.
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