I have a really hard time getting rid of certain things in my home. I don't know why, but it's like I have to hold on to some things until they are literally falling apart or it feels like I'm being wasteful. The truth is that some household items need to be tossed after a certain amount of time and keeping them after that time can actually be detrimental to your health in some cases. So get ready to say good bye to some items that have outlived their usefulness without any guilt whatsoever. Think of it as an excuse to go shopping. You won't believe how happy and lighter it'll make you feel!
Here are 10 things in your home you should throw out now to get you started.
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Pillows
Do you even know how long you've had your pillows? You know it's time to toss them if you fold them over and they don't bounce back.
Toothbrushes
If your toothbrush is more than three months old, GET RID OF IT!
Smoke alarms
Did you know that according to the National Fire Protection Association fire alarms should be replaced every 10 years? Do it, they are life-savers!
Towels
Apparently even towels have an expiration date. I had no idea. Experts recommend replacing your towels every two to five years.
Makeup
Makeup doesn't last forever and old makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria. Get rid of mascara after three months, powders and lipstick after two years, and liquid makeup after six months.
Mattress
Most mattresses should last about 10 years. If yours is saggin', it's time to get a new one. Old mattresses are bad for your back and awesome for dust mites.
Cleaning products
Cleaning products should be replaced every one to two years. Plus if you haven't used a cleaning product up in two years, maybe your home doesn't get very dirty or you're not cleaning enough.
Running shoes
You are supposed to replace your running shoes every 300 to 500 miles. I think they should come with odometers because you know I'm not keeping track of miles.
Fire extinguishers
This one is very important. Fire extinguishers need to be replaced or serviced every 10 to 12 years.
Old clothes
Now I'm not talking about the good stuff that you can easily donate. I'm talking about those old, stained tees, the ones with the yellow nastiness under the armpits. Or old PJs that are also ripped and falling apart. Use those as rags for cleaning! Or just trash them.
