When to Replace Pillows, Mattresses and More
July 20, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Safety at Home
MSNBC has recommendations on when to replace 14 common items. Here are the life spans of some of them:
Pillows – 1 year of nightly use. If you use pillow protectors, 2 years.
Mattresses – 5 to 7 years
Smoke Alarms – 10 years (batteries should be replaced yearly)
Vitamins – 2 years after purchase if there are no expiration dates
Fire extinguishers – 10 years
Contact lens solution – 3 months after opening
Toothbrushes – 3 – 4 months
Eye Make-up – 6 months after opening
Rubbing alcohol – forever
One year of nightly use for a pillow! I would bet the average use is 4-5 years or longer. Thanks for pointing out the recommendations!