10 Household Items You Didn't Realize Had Expiration Dates

Apr 05, 2017 Suhas 40 views
10 Household Items You Didn't Realize Had Expiration Dates

#10 Toothbrush

Come on, how many of us actually knew that our toothbrush comes with an expiry date as well? Don't be surprised if I tell you that it has a tenure of not more than 3 months.

In fact, every time you suffer from a cold or a viral fever, you should immediately replace your toothbrush to prevent a relapse of the disease.

#9 Towel

Another item from your bathroom that comes with an expiry date is your towel. 1-3 years is its expiry limit.

In fact, your towel possesses a perfect environment for bacterial growth and even constant washing won't help it!

#8 Running Shoes

The expiry of your shoes depends on how much you walk or run. Generally, a year or two and your shoes are good to get tossed for a new one!

After you've touched a 250-300 miles, your shoes will start losing its grip and comfortable cushioning around it. That is when you replace it.

#7 Perfumes

Your perfumes are made up of certain oils and these oils last for years when stored enclosed and 2 years when stored open. So it's better to finish them before this time period.

Keep reading ahead to see which are the household items you get with expiry date that you had no clue about!

#6 Slippers

Your slippers have an expiry date as well. You should not use them for more than 6 months. They become home for dust mites after that.

#5 Hairbrush

You should definitely clean your hair brush once a week and replace it every year. It slowly gets really dirty after a point and not very useful.

#4 Pillows

Did you know pillows are possibly the most unhygienic of the things you have in your house. Never use them for over 2 to 3 years. They can bring up dust, mites and can cause neck pain if they lose their shape.

#3 Sponge

Your sponge gets ruined in just 2 weeks. They start breeding fungus and Mold after that.

#2 Pacifier

The pacifier that you give your little baby when he/she is crying becomes a hub for germs after 2-5 weeks.

#1 Bra

Yes, your bras come with expiry date as well. You cannot use it for more than a year. Couple of years max! Needless to say, it becomes really uncomfortable after losing its shape and elasticity.

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