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DECLUTTERING THE BATHROOM VANITY


Have you ever dealt with a nasty eye or skin infection and weren’t quite sure why?   It could be that you were using items that were past their expiry dates.  I’m pretty sure most of you have nail polish much older than 1 year!  And oops, I know my hairbrush is older than 1 year.   Time to purge!



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  • Concealer: one year

  • Cream blush: one year

  • Eyeliner: three months

  • Eyeliner pencil: two years

  • Eyeshadow: one year

  • Foundation: one year

  • Lip balm: one to five years

  • Lip gloss: one year

  • Lipstick: two years

  • Liquid eyeliner: three months

  • Mascara: three months

  • Nail polish: one year

  • Powder blush: two years

  • Bar soap: 18 months to three years

  • Bath oil: one year

  • Body bleaches and depilatories: six months

  • Body lotion: two years

  • Body wash: three years

  • Deodorant: one to two years

  • Disposable razors: every five to seven shaves

  • Eye cream: one year

  • Face cream: two years

  • Hairbrush: one year

  • Hair gel: two to three years

  • Hair spray: two to three years

  • Loofah: six months

  • Makeup sponge: one month

  • Medications: check the label

  • Mouthwash: three years from the manufacture date

  • Nail polish remover: indefinitely

  • Perfume: one to two years

  • Shampoo and conditioner: two to three years

  • Shaving cream: two years

  • Sunscreen: three years

  • Toothbrush: three months

  • Tooth-whitening strips: 13 months

List compliments of Real Simple By Hana Hong


Other things to purge in your bathroom:


  • Worn out or torn towels

  • Worn out or torn carpets

  • Toilet brush and container older than 6 months

  • Damaged or unused hairstyling tools

  • Shower curtain liners older than 6 months

  • Little freebee samples you will never use

  • Never used or worn hair ties, elastics or bands

  • Bath toys older than 3-6 months

  • Shower mats every 2 years unless showing wear and tear before that time

  • Bleach older than 1 year (may still be good for cleaning, but sanitizing may be impacted)

  • Expired items in First Aid kits

  • Expired vitamins

  • Duplicates of anything you never use!


 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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