These Household Items You Shouldn't Use After Expiration
7. Transportable Lighting
Ends in: 5 to 7 years Cost on average: $10–$100* Although they don't last forever, portable lights—such as flashlights and camping lanterns—are indispensable equipment for outdoor activities and emergencies. The battery's efficiency deteriorates with time, and the amount of light it produces may decrease. This is particularly true for non-LED lights, as use causes the brilliance of the bulb to diminish.
8. Heads for electric toothbrushes
Duration: 3–4 months $10* is the average price. The unsung heroes of oral hygiene are electric toothbrush heads, which continuously oscillate and pulse to maintain the brightness of our smiles. They do, however, fade away eventually, just like any excellent sidekick. These bristly friends have a short shelf life of only three to four months, after which they start to lose their effectiveness in removing plaque and fighting gum disease.