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When Should Your Fridge “Retire”? How Often Should You Replace Your Sponge?

Pay attention to replacing household appliances to ensure your family's health and avoid the hassle of unexpected "strike" action.

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16 October, 2024

1. Toilet Brush: 6 Months

Toilet brushes should be cleaned regularly and replaced at least every six months. Wooden-handled brushes can last a little longer, but it’s important to replace them frequently.

2. Mattress: 8-10 Years

While it depends on the type and quality of your mattress, the general rule is to buy a new one after about eight to ten years. You should also consider other factors, such as noisy springs and morning stiffness, to determine if your current mattress needs replacing.

3. Shower Filter: 2-6 Months

Depending on how often you shower, the type of filter you use, and the number of people using the same shower, the answer to how often you should replace your shower filter will vary. However, generally, you should replace it at least every six months.

4. Washing Machine: 10 Years

On average, a washing machine can be used up to ten years. But it depends on how often you use it daily and the load per use.

5. Bath Mat: 2 Years

Bath mats should be washed every other week. When sharing a bathroom with others, wash it weekly. However, you must replace them every two years.

6. Dish Sponge: Weekly

If you don’t have a dishwasher, you’ll need to use a dish sponge at least three times a day. So, replace it weekly to ensure cleanliness.

7. Toaster: 6-8 Years

The average lifespan of a toaster is six to eight years, but you can extend its life by cleaning it regularly to remove leftover bread crumbs.

8. Carpet: 10 Years

Even with proper care, carpets will eventually need to be replaced. Most manufacturers estimate that you’ll need a complete replacement after about ten years.

9. Dishwasher: 10 Years

You should consider retiring your dishwasher after a decade of hard work. Other reasons to change your dishwasher before ten years include poor performance and repair costs exceeding 50% of the price of a new dishwasher.