Is it forbidden to put onions, potatoes, and garlic in bathroom drawers?
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The bathroom is prepared for fulfilling needs, not for storing food or cooking, and it is a dwelling for devils. However, if no other place is available in the house for storing food, there is no harm in placing it in the bathroom if it is clean and secure from contamination, though finding a more suitable place in any part of the house is preferable. One can consult a specialist in organizing tight spaces in the kitchen to provide a place for food storage.
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