Expired Products: Are They Safe to Use?

12. Toothbrushes

Ends in three months $3* is the average price. Though toothpaste is known to go bad, what about toothbrushes? It's simple to allow these commonplace objects to remain in the bathroom and blend in with the surroundings until the bristles fall out, but the solution is clear when you consider it. Toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, which can cause infections and other unpleasant things.

Electric Toothbrush Heads ©from Shutterstock/RRaul Topan Three months should pass between toothbrush replacements. Most individuals are unaware that after every illness, they also need to replace their toothbrush. If you don't obtain a new one, you run the risk of getting sick again if you've had tonsillitis, a cold, or anything similar.