Find out which household products seem eternal but actually have an expiration date like any other
We are used to seeing at home the expiration date of perishable products, such as milk, flour and sweets. However, there are other items and products than that it should also be changed from time to time and we often don’t pay attention, see?
So, check out some of these common everyday items that, contrary to what we think, have an expiration date and don’t last forever:
Pillows and pillows – Between 2 and 3 years
These objects can become colonies of mites and bacteria over time, regardless of the filling material. Also, the shape of cushions and cushions changes over time and this can damage the user’s neck.
Bath towel – Between 1 and 3 years
Wet towels are the perfect environment for bacteria to reproduce and grow. And even with constant washing, they don’t completely come out of the fabric, so towels end up needing to be changed from time to time.
Toothbrush – 3 months
It’s not just about changing the item when the bristles wear out, after all, the toothbrush hosts bacteria that proliferate continuously. But in the case of diseases, such as colds, for example, the ideal is to change, because the disease virus has lodged in the brush.
Combs and brushes – 1 year
Hairbrushes should be washed once a week and its replacement must take place annually, due to the quantity of use and the possible proliferation of bacteria in the locks. So be very careful, okay?
Pacifier – Maximum 5 weeks
Pacifiers are made of latex, a material in which many microbes reside. So regardless of what you look like, need to be replaced.
Running shoes – 1 year
You know that academy warrior of yours? Then, after about 500 km, they lose shock absorption power e start doing the opposite job, straining the joints. That is, the ideal is to get rid of the object!
Seasonings – 6 months or 1 year
The seasonings that are ground tend to last a maximum of 6 months, provided they are well preserved. Other spices, such as cinnamon sticks, last 1 year under the correct storage conditions. However, it is worth remembering that over time they lose all their essences and flavors.
Source: Terra
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