4. Peroxide Hydrogen
Ends in: Two Months
The average cost is $6.
For about $6, hydrogen peroxide is a basic first aid kit essential that is quite helpful. First aid kits are typically (if we're lucky) able to be stored for months before we need them, which makes it easy to forget about the supplies inside.
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When a bottle of hydrogen peroxide is opened, it only lasts two months before it basically turns to water, while an unopened bottle will last a year before needing to be replaced. To be cautious, it's advisable to go over everything in your first-aid bag once every two months. Nobody likes to be unprepared for an emergency.
You should not play with hydrogen peroxide, as it is used to treat wounds. You might become infected if it's out of date, and considering the current situation, nobody wants to go to the hospital right now. In this case, it's better to be cautious than sorry.
5. Scrubbing Pad
Ends in: One week
The average cost is $2.
How many of us have been known to use a kitchen sponge up until the point of crumbling? We might reconsider if we could see the microorganisms still present on it. Although sponges work well for cleaning the dishes and the sides of the container, we should replace them significantly more frequently than we do.
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According to a 2017 German scientific study, in order to reduce the chance of germs spreading, we should change our sponges at least once a week. There's no guarantee that cleaning and sanitizing them will get rid of anything nasty they've come into contact with.
Replacing sponges doesn't have to be a costly task—packs of them cost about $2 at places like Walmart. While it's understandable that we would all prefer to save our money and use it for more interesting activities, protecting our families' safety comes first.
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