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nylisa
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Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Non-Edible Products Can Go Bad As Well.

Jun 25, 2005 10:08 am US/Eastern
NEW YORK (CBS) Most shoppers pay attention to the expiration dates found on perishable food items such as milk and cheese. Few would think to also look for expiration dates on common household items though.

Non-edible products can go bad as well. For instance here are several items that may have a lower shelf-life than you would come to expect:

Glass Cleaner - 2 Years

Mouthwash - 3 Years

Bar of Soap - 3 Years

Dish Detergent - 1 Year

Air Freshener - 2 Years

Bleach - 3-6 Months

Beauty products are also very suspect to expiration. Foundation and lipstick are only good for two years. Mascara is very susceptible to bacteria as well.

"Bacteria can get into the tube and fester there," says Elizabeth Wells from 'Real Simple' magazine, "so after about 3-4 months you just want to throw it away."

With the proper storage of items they may last much longer.

"Keep things stored in a dry area at a stable temperature," says Wells, "use common sense."

The one beauty item that has no expiration date is fingernail polish remover.

Posted 7/5/05 4:38 PM
 
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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Huh... very interesting. I never knew soap & Windex would expire!

Posted 7/5/05 4:40 PM
 

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Posted by Cheryl

Huh... very interesting. I never knew soap & Windex would expire!


me either

Posted 7/5/05 4:44 PM
 

MrsJ
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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Chat Icon Chat Icon I think that if you've had the same windex, soap, bleach, etc around 2+ years you need to clean more...Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 4:45 PM
 

nylisa
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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by kelleherkm

Chat Icon Chat Icon I think that if you've had the same windex, soap, bleach, etc around 2+ years you need to clean more...Chat Icon


That is totally true Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 4:46 PM
 

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Posted 7/5/05 4:47 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by kelleherkm

Chat Icon Chat Icon I think that if you've had the same windex, soap, bleach, etc around 2+ years you need to clean more...Chat Icon



I'm going to have to agree with that! Unless you buy it in crazy amounts. I have to admit though that I have some mascara that's been around for more than 3-4 months. Looks like I have an excuse to buy some new mascara! Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 5:07 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Also fragrances are said to spoil after about a year. The oils tend to break down over time, changing the fragrance. Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 5:11 PM
 

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Bleach expires after 3-6 monhts?????????? Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 5:12 PM
 

SoinLove
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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by kriss2c

Also fragrances are said to spoil after about a year. The oils tend to break down over time, changing the fragrance. Chat Icon



Hmm...very interesting!

Posted 7/5/05 5:12 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by kelleherkm

Chat Icon Chat Icon I think that if you've had the same windex, soap, bleach, etc around 2+ years you need to clean more...Chat Icon



I was thinking the same thingChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 5:12 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by kelleherkm

Chat Icon Chat Icon I think that if you've had the same windex, soap, bleach, etc around 2+ years you need to clean more...Chat Icon


hmmm, I buy the huge Bulk ones at Costco....they last me about a year. I guess its just a waste of $$ thenChat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 5:13 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

Posted by MissJones

Bleach expires after 3-6 monhts?????????? Chat Icon



that one shocked me too! i rarely use bleach b/c it gives me a headache, so it totally lasts wayyyyyy beyond the expiration date with me Chat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 6:36 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

WOW now DH is going to kill me cause I am going to be throwing more stuff out! How interesting!

Posted 7/5/05 7:49 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

also
car seats expire

Posted 7/5/05 7:51 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

hmm very interesting!

Posted 7/5/05 8:57 PM
 

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Re: Expiration Dates You May Not Even Know About

how can bleach expire? Looks like it is on the store shelves for monthsChat Icon

Posted 7/5/05 9:13 PM
 
 

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