Loading...

17 Household Items in Your Home That Have an Expiry Date

I never thought that these household items come with an expiry date. It’s hilarious because I thought they last forever.

I never thought that these household items come with an expiry date. It’s hilarious because I thought they last forever. Or, as long as they rip apart.

Did you know that you need to change your pillows every two years? – Yep. They come with an expiry date of two to three years.

I’ve been using mine for approximately five years, and I don’t mind. It’s my favorite, and my head perfectly fits on it. I tried replacing it with another pillow, but it wasn’t even close to it.

Plus, I don’t lie about it too much. I use my husband as a pillow. If you know what I mean.

household items
Prevention

The pillow, and 16 other household items you have in your home that come with an expiry date. What’s more interesting, you won’t see the time on these things. That’s strange.

1. Pillows, 2 to 3 years

2. Bra, 1 to 2 years

3. Slippers, 6 months

4. Running shoes, a year

5. Sponge, 2 months, shower pouf, 6 months

6. Spices, 1 to 3 years

7. Towel, 1 to 3 years

8. Flour, 6 to 12 months

9. Toothbrush, 3 months

10. Fire extinguisher, 15 years

11. Hairbrush, a year

12. Power strips, 1 to 2 years

13. Perfume, 1 to 3 years

14. Disinfectant, 3 months

15. Pacifier, 2 to 5 weeks

16. Mosquito repellents, 2 years

17. Child car seats, 6 to 10 years

Don’t forget to use the sharing buttons below and share this with all of your friends.

READ NEXT: WARNING: Mixing These Household Products Could Lead to Death

Source: Simple Woman

Get new profiles, perspectives, and opportunities from women building what lasts.
Subscription Form

Reuters (Reuters.com)

Founder: Paul Julius Reuter
Owned by: Thomson Reuters

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.
Phone: +1 646 540 3000

© 2026 Mamabee. All rights reserved.