12. Cycling Helmet
Duration: 3–5 years
$25 is the average price.
Bike helmets can warp and lose their effectiveness over time, much like car seats. This is particularly valid based on the storage location. Furthermore, the helmet needs to be replaced right once if it has been in any kind of collision or had any bumps.
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Bike Helmet, Shutterstock and Tyler Olson
When it comes to safety gear, you can never be too careful. It is generally agreed upon that, in order to ensure they are still functioning properly in the event of an emergency, bike helmets without any bumps should be updated every three to five years.
If you take the chance of not replacing them, you can receive a harsh shock in the event of an accident. Inadequately maintained helmets have the potential to split, fracture, or simply cease to protect your skull in the manner for which they were intended.
13. Power Strips
Ends in: Seven Years
$10* is the average price.
When you purchased a power strip, did you ever believe you were set for life? Fear not, the majority of us have. Sadly, it was a poor choice. In order to maintain compliance and reduce the possibility of a possible fire danger, power strips should be changed at least once every seven years.
Power Strip ©Schutrerstock.com / Michael Biehler
The power strip should be thrown out and replaced right immediately if any of the plug sockets stop working or if the wiring appears loose. Even though they only cost $10 to replace, it's never worth the risk because these machines handle a lot of electricity.
Power strips are often used in multiple rooms in homes, so if you're using them to power equipment like dryers or washing machines, proceed with extra caution. In the event that something goes wrong, the machine it's providing can also experience issues.
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