Expired Everyday Items You Should Toss Immediately (For Your Safety)

5. Garden Hose

Ends in: Five to Ten Years Cost on average: $15–$80* Our adaptable garden companions, garden hoses, have been around since the early 17th century. Their lifespan is a startling five to ten years. It's not only about watering plants, though. Older hoses, particularly those exposed to the sun and other environmental factors, can leak chemicals and degrade.

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Shutterstock/Elenitsa Garden Hose Leaks caused by this wear may lower water efficiency. Furthermore, germs and mold may be covertly residing in a deteriorated hose. Therefore, be careful that your hose isn't secretly planning an attack on you while you're tending to your garden. A timely replacement can make all the difference in a garden's success or failure.