The expiration date is a very important thing to keep an eye on in order not to eat old food and be poisoned. It turns out that not only food has an expiration date, but also various household items!
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1. Extenders
It may sound strange, but experts say that extenders have their own expiration date, even if it’s not indicated on the packaging. Extenders are recommended to be replaced every two years, as their effectiveness decreases with regular use. Thus also reducing the risk of fires.
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2. House slippers
It is recommended that you change your home slippers every six months. Slippers have such a short “shelf life” because they are actually very unsanitary. We don’t always get clean feet in slippers, so it’s best to change them every six months.
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3. Pillow
Without a pillow, we cannot imagine the peace of our night. It is used every day, so it can get dirty and become unsanitary very quickly. Even if we change the pillow cases regularly, the pillow itself remains dirty, as it absorbs body oils, dirt and dead skin cells during the night. Pillows can also harbor dust mites. They can become a good place for bacteria to live. Experts advise: wash the pillows every six months and replace them every two years.
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4. Spoons and wooden spatulas
Wooden spoons and spatulas can develop microcracks over time. Even a thorough washing of these tools may not bring the desired result, bacteria can get trapped in their small crevices. A good way to check if wooden tools need to be replaced is to immerse them in boiling water. If the water doesn’t look good or smells unpleasant, the wooden tools need to be replaced. It is recommended to change wooden tools once a year.
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5. Towels
If you wash the towels regularly enough and dry them properly, they will most likely last longer. Of course, it also all depends on the quality of the towels. However, it is important to remember that with towels we clean the body, so that they can get dirty quickly. Even if you wash them regularly, experts recommend replacing towels every three years.
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6. Hair combs
Combs can get dirty quickly because they “absorb” dead skin cells, hair care products. To prolong the life of the hairbrush, it is recommended to clean it after each use and wash it once a week. But so that the hair and scalp do not have unwanted problems, it is recommended to replace the hair combs every six months.
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7. Shower sponges
A warm, humid bath is the perfect place for bacteria to reproduce, especially on shower sponges. Therefore, experts recommend changing the shower sponge regularly, every two months. To prevent millions of bacteria from multiplying quickly inside them, it is recommended to cut them out after each wash and hang them in a place to allow them to dry better.
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