Household Items You Probably Need to Replace Right Now

Cutting Boards

Plastic cutting boards need to be replaced often if they have cut marks or become scratched. Bacteria can gather in the knife marks of your board, increasing your chance of foodborne illness.

Water Filters

The filter in a whole house water filter needs to be replaced every six months. Pitcher water filters should be changed every 40 gallons of water or every two months, whichever comes first

Sponges

Depending on how you use them, sponges need to be replaced every two to four weeks. Putting your sponge in the dishwasher or microwave can help kill some of the bacteria that make you sick,

Refrigerator Filters

Replace fridge water line filters every six months to protect yourself from exposure to chemicals and heavy metals in your water and ice.

Toothbrush

Mark Burhenne, DDS, founder of AsktheDentist.com, warns that waiting until your toothbrush is splayed out to change it is too late.

Toilet Brush

Toilet brushes keep your toilet clean, but can host a lot of bacteria and residue. Plastic toilet brushes should be replaced every six months,

 Pillows

You are using your pillow anywhere from seven to nine hours per night, which means you are breathing in accumulated body oil, skin cells, dirt, and even dust mites.

Bed Sheets

Bed sheets should be washed weekly to prevent bacteria buildup. So long as there is no wear or tear to the sheets, they do not need to be replaced

Smoke Detectors

More than one third of home fire deaths result from fires that happened without smoke detectors present. Did you know that smoke detectors have an expiration date on them?

Air Filters

It is important to stay on top of changing your air filter to ensure that your home’s indoor air quality remains healthy for you. Change your air filter every 30 to 90 day

Fire Extinguishers

Keeping a fire extinguisher in your kitchen and laundry room is key to preventing fires. However, these canisters don’t last forever.