When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. Credit: Getty ImagesRaw Meats"I honestly don't feel comfortable putting raw meats in plastic containers for potential cross-contamination reasons," says Traub, who prefers to store them in glass containers instead. "Living in the South, I see many clients store books in large plastic containers in their garages. If you're going to store leather items in plastic containers, I recommend using silica gel packets." Candles"Keeping candles in plastic containers in a cool, dry spot could be okay," Traub says.