Surprising 'use by' dates of common household items
We all know food has expiry dates but how often do you switch out your razors, chopping boards, and pillows?
Today reporter Sarah Stewart has taken a closer look at some of the most common household items to find out how long you should keep them.
The results may surprise you.
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Today reporter Sarah Stewart found out razors should be disposed of often.
When it comes to beauty and grooming, Stewart found out disposable razors should be thrown out after every three uses.
Hairbrushes should be cleaned weekly and replaced yearly.
Rachael Hallett of Mums Who, a cleaning and organisation group, said when it comes to toothbrushes they should be swapped out every couple of months.
"Most dentists will recommend a toothbrush for three months," she said, adding you can use toothbrushes for cleaning grout and disinfecting hard to reach areas like taps.
Moving to the kitchen, Stewart found chopping boards should be replaced yearly.
Chopping boards are a magnetic for germs. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Ms Hallett said kitchen sponges should be washed everyday.
"You are wiping every day so wash it everyday," she said.
"A regular cloth you can pop in the washing machine"
Now to the linen closet.
Not swapping bed linen can cause dust-mites to accumulate.
Pillows should be swapped every one to two years as they can become a breeding ground for dust mites.
Towels should also be replaced every one to two years, and bed sheets every two.
For more please cleaning tips watch the video above.
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