5 things you should NEVER store in the oven

Mexicans store things in the oven to maximize space, but this practice is not the best. So if you are one of those who store pots, pans, and other items inside the oven, be careful! This can be dangerous, and here’s why.  Remember that in the kitchen and at home in general, safety is the most important thing. So here are 5 things you should never store in the oven. Take note and protect your family!  You can also read: Things you should NEVER store on top of the refrigeratorCan you store things inside the oven? If you are one of those who store comales, pots, and pans inside the oven, you should think twice before doing so, as no, you should not store things inside the oven. This is due to several reasons according to experts:It could cause a fire Your utensils could get damaged It's not the best long-term storage option Experts agree that the only instance in which you can store things inside the oven is when you never turn it on; however, you must be very cautious.Things you should not store in the oven A respectable Mexican even stores the molcajete inside the oven. The bad news is that this is not a good idea and could even be dangerous. Take care of yourself and your family and never store these 5 things in the oven.  1. Paper Paper is a highly flammable material, so you should never store it inside the oven for any reason. Whether it’s kitchen towels, napkins, cardboard plates, or baking paper, none of these should be stored in the oven.  2. Wood Wood is another highly flammable material that should never be stored inside the oven. Additionally, if you store wooden utensils after putting them in the oven, they could get damaged.  Now you know, store your boards, bowls, and wooden utensils in places where there are no high temperatures, they are dry, and they won’t get scratched or scraped.  See more: What foods should not be stored in the refrigerator?3. Plastic Let’s say you baked some cookies and let the oven cool down a bit. Then you stored several plastic containers inside the oven, and since it wasn’t completely cool... the Tupperware starts to melt!  This scenario is very likely, so it’s best not to take the risk and keep all plastic utensils and bags far away from the oven to avoid any accidents. 4. Cleaning products The portal Homes & Gardens explains that it’s very dangerous to store cleaning products inside the oven. This is because if the oven is a bit hot or if there is a leak, an accident could happen that could damage your kitchen and even your entire house.  The best recommendation is to keep cleaners, chemicals, bleach, and others outside the oven and also very far from it. Remember that your safety and that of your family comes first! 5. Electronic devices Although storing blenders, toasters, waffle makers, or hand mixers in the oven might seem like the ideal solution to save space in the kitchen, this is the last thing you should do. Besides the fact that the plastic these devices are made of is flammable, they can also get damaged if exposed to high temperatures. Be very careful and store them in a safe place. Now that you know the 5 things you should never store inside the oven, follow these recommendations and take care of your safety and that of your family.  You can also read: Refrigerator or pantry? Profeco explains where to store eggs