How do crumbs collect in my silverware drawer??

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

I swear I keep my counters clean at all times, and I never have the drawers beneath them open when wiping the counters anyway. I have a new-ish dishwasher that does a great job, and my silverware is always put away perfectly clean. But yesterday I found myself once again cleaning crumbs from the divided compartments in the silverware holder. Does anyone else have that problem? I can't imagine how crumbs can possible collect in there. Just seems like one of life's weird mysteries!

 

[NotUrsula]

I'll bet anything that sometimes when you're cutting up bread or buttering, etc., the drawer is still open a wee bit, and when you sweep away the crumbs, some of them fall in.

We have the same problem, because the toaster is on the counter above the drawer. Invariably bread sometimes gets handled when the drawer is partly open, and sure enough, crumbs find their way in.

 

[Her Dotness]

I'll bet anything that sometimes when you're cutting up bread or buttering, etc., the drawer is still open a wee bit, and when you sweep away the crumbs, some of them fall in.

Can't be the cause for me, because the flatware drawer is 3 feet from where I slice bread. The toaster is across the kitchen, a good 10 feet away.

It's the drawer divider that does it, I'm convinced. Those things are a crumb magnet that can suck bread crumbs through a closed drawer. It's a wonder I don't see crumbs flying through the air as efficient as they are.

 

[Figment Mom]

I have the same issue. And our silverware drawer is under a counter where food prep isn't even done.

I've never tried to pinpoint the issue, but I wonder if someone gets out bread (or other food) and then goes to grab a knife or whatnot, transferring crumbs from fingers.

 

[Disneylover99]

I swear I keep my counters clean at all times, and I never have the drawers beneath them open when wiping the counters anyway. I have a new-ish dishwasher that does a great job, and my silverware is always put away perfectly clean. But yesterday I found myself once again cleaning crumbs from the divided compartments in the silverware holder. Does anyone else have that problem? I can't imagine how crumbs can possible collect in there. Just seems like one of life's weird mysteries!

Yes. Don’t try to understand it. Just accept it. Lol.

 

[slo]

I swear I keep my counters clean at all times, and I never have the drawers beneath them open when wiping the counters anyway. I have a new-ish dishwasher that does a great job, and my silverware is always put away perfectly clean. But yesterday I found myself once again cleaning crumbs from the divided compartments in the silverware holder. Does anyone else have that problem? I can't imagine how crumbs can possible collect in there. Just seems like one of life's weird mysteries!

Yes
Yes
and Yes!!!

This has always confused me too - why does this happen
I will never understand - LOL!

 

[ronandannette]

Yes. Don’t try to understand it. Just accept it. Lol.

Totally. Maybe it has something to do with why two socks go in but only one comes out?

 

[Disneytrippin']

It's wear the mice drag the food when they eat it. Sleep tight.

 

[Mysterian]

Leftover bread bits fallen from the serrated knife? Perhaps a late night chef crept into your kitchen to secretly concoct the BEST sandwiches?

Who would do such a thing?

And while we're here: Would anyone care to buy some amazing sandwiches?

 

[Micca]

Totally. Maybe it has something to do with why two socks go in but only one comes out?

But we never get socks in the silverware drawer or crumbs in our socks.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

I’ve been thinking the same thing recently as I cleaned my silverware holder for the same reason this past week.

 

[mom2rtk]

You might want to ask your other family members.

 

[RangerPooh]

I blame crumbs on my kids and husband.

 

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

Whew! I'm not alone!

 

[Disneylover99]

Totally. Maybe it has something to do with why two socks go in but only one comes out?

Exactly! You get it. There is no point in trying to understand. Lol.

 

[Skippy918]

Us too!

 

[DLgal]

It's tiny pieces of dried up food that is stuck to your flatware that you don't notice when putting it away, that falls off eventually. It comes out of the dishwasher that way. Most people don't inspect each item as they put it away, so you are just not seeing it.

If you look closely at the "crumbs" you will realize it's dried up food debris.

 

[ronandannette]

Exactly! You get it. There is no point in trying to understand. Lol.

@Micca is completely over-thinking it.

 

[Disneylover99]

@Micca is completely over-thinking it.

Oddly enough, I do shake out my son’s socks before I wash them. It’s probably sand, but it does look like crumbs. Lol.

 

[Micca]

@Micca is completely over-thinking it.

Thank You my friend, I don't often get accused of that