When not in use, you can wrap your appliance cords around your hand a few times with your fingers splayed, before holding the loop in place with an elastic band, cable tie, or clip. This can help to keep cords hidden when not in use, keeping your kitchen looking stylish and your cords protected and out of the way of accidental damage. Spreading your fingers before winding the cord around them helps to prevent wrapping the cord too tightly and causing weakness in the internal cables which could result in a shortage.