Enhance your daily life with these regular refreshes for a healthier and cleaner home.
To maintain a hygienic kitchen, it’s advisable to switch out dish rags regularly.
Ideally, consider replacing them every few days, especially if they are used consistently.
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Check the packaging and manual for each filter to find the specific replacement recommendation.
Toothbrushes lose some of their effectiveness if they are used beyond the recommended replacement time.
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Spices
We’re all guilty of keeping spices for longer than we should.
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According toSpices Inc., spices do not spoil but over time they can lose their strength and potency.
They recommend swapping out whole spices and dried herbs every one to two years and ground spices every year.
For those with allergies or pets, it’s recommended to replace them approximately every 60 days.
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Kitchen Sponges
Kitchen sponges might be the top item kept well past their recommended replacement time.
To avoid risks from bacteria in sponges, it’s recommended to replace orclean themevery one to two weeks.
To keep your skin protected and acne-free, aim to replace makeup sponges about every three months.
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