Stop Putting These Items on Top of Your Fridge in Maine

Just a wellness check, if you’re a Mainer and you’re putting any of these things on top of your fridge, stop immediately.

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Listen, we're not here to tell you what to do; you have free will. If you're set on doing this, you don't have to listen to us.

But remember, we warned you: if anything goes wrong, it's on you.

What items you put on top of your refrigerator may seem trivial, but it's not all just about convenience. It's about keeping you, your property, and your home safe.

Sure, a falling jar of pickles won't end the world, but it could cause a mess or even an injury. So, while it might not be life or death, it's still worth a thought.

There are several reasons why you shouldn’t use the top of your fridge as storage.

First of all, let’s recognize that the kitchen can get hectic, especially when prepping for meals. Using the top of your fridge as a catch-all can lead to accidents, and accidents can lead to messed-up ventilation, which can spoil your food, waste your money, and, in turn, waste your time.

Additionally, according to Croma, it could be a safety hazard to put things on top of your refrigerator. The side walls and the top of the refrigerator tend to be warmer than the front doors and, obviously, the inside. Excess heat is released on the top of the unit, and that is one of the main reasons why it is not advised to keep something over the refrigerator.

Now, let’s be real, we’re all guilty of putting at least a couple of these things up there at one point or another, but moving forward, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the 11 items that Mainers should never put on top of their refrigerators.