Expired Goods: Crucial Facts You Should Never Ignore

5. Fire Blankets

Replace after: 7 years Average cost: $20–$30* Made from fiberglass or wool coated with flame retardant, a fire blanket starves small grease fires of oxygen in seconds.

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Shutterstock/ Olesea Vetrila © Fire Blankets With age, fibers become brittle and the coating flakes away, reducing effectiveness. Mark the purchase date and trade it in every seven years so you are never caught unprepared.