We always pay attention to the expiration date on food, because we are afraid of getting poisoned. Did you know that even things that we keep at home and use on a daily basis have an expiration date? And even these things can harm our health if we do not follow the deadline.
Have you ever thought about how long a hair brush, bra, pillow or other everyday things that we mistakenly believe can serve us well for years and years are useful for. Well, it's not quite like that. Perfumes lose their power, bras and pillows change shape, running shoes no longer cushion the impact on the ground when running, hair brushes, toothbrushes and towels are no longer hygienic, repellants no longer work. It even has a child car seat best before. Check when it would be good to replace the things we use on a daily basis.
Gallery: shelf life of household items
Change your running shoes after 400 kilometers. Runners usually wear them out within a year.
Essential oil perfumes have a shelf life of three years if unopened and two years if opened. Eau de toilette perfume has a shelf life of 4 years if closed and 2 years if opened.
After a year or two, bras lose their original shape, elasticity and support, as they can become too large.
It is a good idea to replace the pillow after two to three years, as it loses its original shape and no longer provides quality support.
Do you use a sponge for washing? After two weeks, boil it if the material allows it.
It is good to replace the brush after one year, if it is made of natural materials, three months earlier.
Even if towels are boiled regularly, it is a good idea to change them after three years, as they are an excellent breeding ground for fungi.
Car seats change over the years and are no longer as safe as when they were purchased. Shelf life depends on their quality, but after 6-10 years, consider new ones. To be safe, buy new rather than used.
After two years, the mosquito repellent is no longer effective. Sun cream has a worse effect after just one year.
Spices lose their strength, taste and medicinal properties within 1 to 3 years.
The toothbrush should be replaced as soon as the bristles lose their shape. In any case, after three months and after colds and bacterial illnesses.
