7 Things You Should Never Store in Your Bathroom

As a rule of thumb, makeup should be stored at room temperature — making the ever-changing temp in your bathroom (from sweltering when someone's showering to cool when it's not in use) not ideal. Perhaps this is just another reason you need that gorgeous vanity for your bedroom?

We know, we know: It's called a "medicine" cabinet. But really, your prescription should stay far away from moisture and at room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees). The drugs could lose their effectiveness if not stored in a cool and dry place.

Love to listen to music as you shower or bathe? Well, skip your iPod or everyday radio. High humidity makes these items vulnerable to damage. Stick with an appliance specifically made for bathrooms instead.

Don't ruin your blade before you even put it to work: Store extras outside of the bathroom to avoid the steam and humidity dulling or rusting them prematurely. (Drying the razor you're currently using in-between shaves is a good idea, too.) Or keep extra razors in a resealable plastic bag to block out the moisture.

You might don your favorite necklace or ring as soon as you step out of the shower, but don't get in the habit of storing it in the bathroom when you're not wearing it. Why? The humid environment will speed up the oxidation process and cause jewelry to tarnish faster. Opt for a cool, dry room for safe keepings instead.

Since bathrooms are one of the most common places in your home where mold and mildew grows, keep linens (which are susceptible to growth) far, far away. Or, you know, in a hall closet. Another tip? Run your exhaust fan as much as possible to help air out the space and dry damp towels post-shower.

If you want to extend the expected two-year life of your pretty polishes, don't store 'em in the bathroom where the temperature is always changing. Instead, stash them at room temperature — and that means you shouldn't put them in your fridge either.