Your home is full of expired items - Part 1

We all know that food expires, but many other items also lose their effectiveness or harbor bacteria over time. Some of these will surprise you! 🤯

Here’s a list of everyday items you might not realize need to be replaced periodically!

✅ Paint - loses its consistency

✅ Running Shoes - wear down and lose support

✅ Liquor (if opened) - changes flavor and potency

✅ Toothpaste - less effective after expiration

✅ Mascara - risk of eye infections

✅ Lipstick - texture and color can change

✅ Cosmetics - harbor bacteria

✅ Perfume - scent and potency can fade

✅ Sunscreen - becomes less effective

✅ Bug Spray - loses effectiveness

✅ Lotions & Moisturizers - can separate and degrade

✅ Neosporin - potency decreases

✅ Hydrogen Peroxide - turns into water

✅ Soap & Dish Soap - can lose cleaning power

✅ Disposable Razors - become dull and dirty

✅ Loofahs & Sponges - breeding grounds for bacteria

✅ Sunglasses - UV protection degrades

✅ Bike Helmets - materials can degrade over time

✅ Car Seats - materials degrade and safety standards update

✅ Motor Oil - becomes less effective

Shocked by any? Which ones will you replace today? Let us know in the comments!


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