10 Personal Care Items that Need to Be Replaced Regularly
Many household items, such as pillows, chopping boards and others, must be replaced from time to time,
but in this article, we’d like to bring your attention to personal care
items, as our bodies come in close contact with these things on a daily
basis, and if these harbor bacteria or toxic substances, our body will
regret it immediately. The following 10 personal hygiene products all
expire sooner than you’d think and you must replace them regularly:
1. Sunscreen
Replace every 3 years maximum.
If
you store your sunscreens properly, a bottle should last you about 2-3
years since you bought it. After that, the sunscreen loses its potency
and can no longer protect you from the sun as it used to. Make sure you
store your sunscreens in a dry place out of direct sunlight and rapid
temperature changes. Heat, and not only sunlight, can affect the potency
of the sun cream, so don't store it in your car or a part of your home
that isn't air-conditioned.
2. Bath Sponges
Replace every month.
Bath
sponges are constantly in a humid and hot environment, the perfect
breeding ground for fungi and bacteria, so it's a must to replace them
every month. If you notice that your sponge has changed color or smells
differently, toss it immediately, even if you've had it for less than a
month.
3. Toothbrush
Replace every 3-4 months.
You
probably know this one, but it doesn't hurt to repeat it: toothbrushes
must be replaced every 3-4 months. Like sponges, they can harbor harmful
microorganisms, but they also lose their firmness and shape and become
less effective at cleaning your teeth with time.
4. Shaving Razor
Replace every 5-7 shaves.
These
guidelines pertain to every type of disposable shaving razor. These
have to be replaced after 5-7 uses because they become dull and can
cause cuts over time. Also, we recommend you don't store your shaving
razor in the shower, as the humidity may cause the metal to rust.
5. Hairbrush
Replace every 6 months to a year.
Replacing
hairbrushes regularly is very important both for your scalp's health
and a good hairdo. Styling products, dust, and your skin tend to
accumulate on the brush and mix into a waxy substance that can make your
hair look oily and flat over time. Apart from that, an old, dirty brush
can scratch and irritate your scalp, causing redness and a dry, flaky
scalp. Needless to say, you should clean your brush regularly in
addition to replacing it from time to time.