Expired Goods: Crucial Facts You Should Never Ignore

11. Dish Cloths

Replace after: 30 uses or 1 month Average cost: $3–$6* A damp cloth is a perfect petri dish; studies find more microbes here than on the bathroom floor.

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Shutterstock/Africa Studio © Dish Cloths Wash on the hottest cycle with bleach, dry thoroughly, and keep several on rotation so a fresh one is always within reach.