- There are a lot of items you use every day that you may not be
replacing often enough.
- The American Dental Association recommends that you replace
your toothbrush every three to four months.
- Mascara lasts two to three months, or until it
looks clumpy and develops an unusual odor.
- Bras can lose their elasticity and shape after
six months of heavy wear.
In 1967, Stephen Stills sang the words "Paranoia strikes deep,
Into your life it will creep," in the hit song "For What It's Worth," which he
penned for the band Buffalo Springfield. More than 50 years later, it's no
stretch to feel the same sentiment when considering how much information is
readily available about practically everyone on the planet. Somewhere there is
documentation of things even (especially!) your mother doesn't know from
where you drove when you were supposed to be at work or school, to the image
depicted in that cheeky little tattoo that seemed like such a great idea at the
time.
People often overlook cleaning their pillows, but it's not
something you should skip. You shouldn't forget to clean these other everyday items you don't wash nearly enough, either. Not only do pillows collect dust, but bacteria as well,
according to Michael Silva-Nash, the Executive Vice President of Molly Maid of Arkansas, a Neighborly company. Removing these unpleasant
odors is as simple as washing your pillows. Here are pro tips on how to wash
pillows the right way.
Refrigerator
Spend 30 minutes on these simple maintenance steps to keep your fridge running in tip top
shape. It's hard to believe, but six simple maintenance
steps will prevent almost 100 percent of refrigerator breakdowns and eliminate
those service calls. Take these steps and you can forget about spoiled food,
lost time waiting for repair people and shelling out $70 an hour plus parts for
the repair itself. In this story, I'll show you how to keep your fridge humming
and trouble-free. And we'll also tell you what to check if a problem does occur.
