When do you toss these household items away? Now?

From condoms to kitchen sponges – when is the best time to throw them away. Holding on to many household products too long can lead to health problems. Here’s how to avoid that

Toss your tampons when … the wrapper looks damaged.

Toss your condoms… by the expiration date written on the wrapper.

Toss your sneakers … every year.

Toss your foundation … every six to eight months, or as soon as it shows signs of discolouration or uneven consistency.

Toss your toothbrush … after three to four months, or as soon as you notice the bristles are frayed.

Toss your eye makeup … three to six months after you open it.

Toss rubbing alcohol… after a year.

Toss solid OTC pain relievers...no later than three years after their expiration date.

Toss your lubricants for sex … within a year of purchase.

Toss your diaphragm … every two years or if you’ve had a weight shift or recent pregnancy

Toss your face cleanser… after one year.

Toss your kitchen sponge … after one week.

Toss hydrogen peroxide … when you’ve used it all, or after five years.

Toss your water filter … every three months, or as advised on the package.

Toss your lip balm … after you have a cold, flu, cold sore or any infection near your mouth.

Toss your kitchen cutting boards … when they develop cracks or other visible signs of wear.