5 Things You Should Never Store in the Bathroom

Raise your hand if you keep your toothbrush next to the bathroom sink. Yep, pretty sure we all do. But it turns out that the heat and humidity of a bathroom is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria (putting most things on your vanity at risk).
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Raise your hand if you keep your toothbrush next to the bathroom sink. Yep, pretty sure we all do. But it turns out that the heat and humidity of a bathroom is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria (putting most things on your vanity at risk). Now, we're not telling you to keep your toothbrush on the bedroom nightstand--that's just weird--but do consider moving these five things to a different spot in the house.

Medicine. Here's why.

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Makeup and Makeup brushes. Here's why.

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Perfume. Here's why.

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Razor Blades. Here's why.

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Electronics. Here's why.

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