Expired Goods: Crucial Facts You Should Never Ignore

14. Mothballs

Expires in: 2–3 months in use, 2 years unopened Average cost: $5–$6 per pack* These pungent pellets sublimate from solid to gas, filling closets with vapor that repels fabric-chewing insects.

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Mothballs via eBay Once they shrink to half size, their potency is spent. Discard them safely, ventilate the closet, and wash garments to remove any lingering odor.