When you look around the home, you might be surprised to find that there are many things with expiration dates. Most of us think about expiration dates and we think about milk or other food items, but many other objects in the home should be trashed after a specific amount of time as well.
The following is a list of some of the more common items that have expiration dates. Pay attention to this list and make it a part of your regular cleaning habits.
In the Bedroom
Pillows – 2-3 years
Pillows begin picking up dust mites after just a short amount of time.
Slippers – 6 months
Slippers may be a breeding ground for fungal infections. Wash them frequently and discard after six months.
In the Bathroom
Sponge – 2 weeks
Shower Pouf – 6 months
Sponges and shower poufs quickly become a breeding ground for mold and fungus. You can boil them periodically in hot water to kill bacteria.
Towels – 1-3 years
Bacteria can quickly grow on wet towels. Even washing your towels frequently will not solve the problem.
Toothbrush – 3 months
Anytime the bristles of the toothbrush become worn is a good time to replace it. You should also replace it if you have a cold or the flu or you could re-infect yourself.
Hydrogen peroxide – 2 months
Hydrogen peroxide turns to regular water after it is opened in two months. Don’t store a sealed bottle of hydrogen peroxide longer than a year.
On Your Dresser
Hairbrush – 1 year
Clean your hairbrush weekly and replace it after a year. If it contains natural boar bristles, replace it every 7-10 months
Perfume – 1-3 years
If your perfume contains essential oils, it will last three years when sealed and two years if it is stored open.
In the Nursery
Pacifier – 2-5 weeks
Latex pacifiers should be replaced on time, regardless of their appearance or how much they have been used.
Child Car Seats – 6-10 years
The foam and plastic may deteriorate over time and they lose shape. They also lose their ability to keep the child safe. Always opt for a new car seat, not a used one.
In the Wardrobe
Bras – 1-2 years
When your bra loses its shape or elasticity or if it gets uncomfortable, say goodbye to it.
Running shoes – 1 year
Your sneakers start losing cushioning once you’ve hit 250-300 miles.
In the Kitchen
Spices – 1-3 years
Spices tend to lose their smell and taste over time so toss them periodically.
Flour – 6-12 months
First grade flour can be stored for six months and high grade flour can be stored for a year
In the pantry
Fire extinguishers – 15 years
Replace it if any damage occurs
Power strips – 1-2 years
Power strips can go bad and it defeats the purpose if you keep them too long
Disinfectant – 3 months
Disinfectants may begin to lose their effectiveness if you keep them too long
Mosquito repellent – 2 years
After two years, a mosquito repellent is not useful any longer.
Via: Bright Side
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