10 things you should never store in your oven drawer

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The drawer at the bottom of the oven can offer valuable additional storage in a kitchen. If it’s a simple drawer rather than a warming or broiler drawer, it’s a handy extra in a busy room that can take all the storage it can get.

But that doesn’t mean that all of the items you need to find space for in the kitchen can be stashed there. There are some things you should never store in your oven drawer in order to stay safe and avoid item damage, say experts.