How Often To Replace Household Items

[Canary42]

I came across this on Facebook (link shows screendump) https://ibb.co/GtmFwbK and was gobsmacked at some of the figures. I wasn’t even aware of the microwave filter.

The origin is Facebook User SimplisticallyLiving https://www.facebook.com/SimplisticallyLiving/about

I don’t know anything about it, but in my cynical view it just might be marketing-backed.

In case you have trouble with any of the links, here is the list of items, and how frequently they should be replaced. (Needless to say, I’m well over the limits with most items, and have no intention of changing.)

I am posting this in Chatterbank to reflect my disdain for the “advice” ;-)


Sponge: When it’s stinky
Shower Curtain Liner: 3 months
Microwave charcoal filter: 6 months
Toilet brush: 6-12 months
Bed pillows: 1-2 years
Bath Mat: 18-24 months
Sheets: 2 years
Bath Towels: 2 years
Non-stick cookware: 5 years
Mattress: 6-8 years
Couch: 7-15 years
Throw pillow: 5-10 years
Duvet inset: 10-15 years
Smoke Detector: 10 years
Smaa kitchen appliances: 10-12 years
Doormat: When the bristles wear down
Curtains: When faded, stained or frayed

[barry1010]

Ordinary microwaves and combis that sit on your worktop dont have filters

[Hazlinny]

5 out of 17 - what does that say about me?

[davebro]

I keep most stuff for at least 20 years - longer if it isn't broke!

[barry1010]

I am still regularly using saucepans and small kitchen appliances that are over 40 years old.

[Bazile]

They forgot airfyer

Every 2 years

[Canary42]

LOL @ Baz

[Hopkirk]

Why would you throw away sheets after two years? They are only just run in then.

[rowanwitch]

I keep things until they can't be repaired, I have bed linen that is over 20 years old, bath towels about the same. good quality lasts. However I tend to buy cheaper duvets and replace then after 3-4 washes ( I have a large washing machine)

[Barmaid]

What's the view on husbands?!

[Barsel]

Dave hope you don't keep your toilet brush for 20 yrs!

[rowanwitch]

Dumped the first one irreparable fault wrong software... Second one broke, couldn't be fixed time to shop for another one...

[Barsel]

Barmaid, when a younger model comes along.

[jno]

just put them on the lawn and give them a good Karcher, then put them back to work.

Applies to kids up chimneys too, though I don't know about Mr BM.

[barry1010]

I use good quality, thick pillow protectors and my pillows look like new. I only change them when they cease to be comfortable, then they get donated to the local animal rescue charity.

[Barsel]

I've ordered a new TV this afternoon.
Nothing wrong with the old one, I just wanted a bigger one.

[roadman]

i put my bath matt in the washing machine about once a week i suspect if you dont do that then yes throw it out after a year but if you wash it then it might last you ten year

[rowanwitch]

Not using fabric conditioner helps. My bath mats are also over 10 years old, I just 're dye them when I redecorate.

[barry1010]

I don't use bathmats, I use old towels.

[Zacs-Master]

'I don’t know anything about it, but in my cynical view it just might be marketing-backed.'

No....really!

We're all supposed to be making things last longer.

[davebro]

//Dave hope you don't keep your toilet brush for 20 yrs!//

No - I buy cheap ones from Wilko, under £1 each I think.