Don't Use These Expired Items

3. Dishwasher

Ends in: 10 to 15 years Cost on average: $300* Although we wish they did, appliances do not endure eternally. After ten years, even if your dishwasher is still functional, it may be time to consider purchasing a new one. It's hard to believe, but after ten years, dishwashers reportedly start to show signs of ricketiness.

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Dishwasher, Shutterstock, and Leszek Glasner Although nobody wants to spend an additional $300 "just in case," using dirty dishes that appear clean but aren't could be an option. Detergent has its limitations. Even the greatest dish soap won't be able to completely eradicate the harmful bacteria that is still present on the surfaces if the machine isn't operating at peak efficiency.

4. Slippers

Ends in: six months $10* is the average price. One of life's little victories is discovering the ideal pair of cozy slippers, but even they have an expiration date. Even though they resemble socks, slippers are rarely cleaned since the machine would damage them. They therefore include all of the debris, perspiration, and dead skin from our feet.

Slippers ©Shutterstock / Pixel-Shot At the very least, slippers should be changed every six months. How adorable they are or how soft they still feel is irrelevant. Ideally, you should purchase a fresh pair of equally fluffy shoes no less than twice a year.