HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Air freshener, aerosol
2 years.


Antifreeze, premixed
1 to 5 years.


Antifreeze, concentrate
Indefinite.


Batteries, alkaline
7 years.


Batteries, lithium
10 years.


Bleach
3 to 6 months.


Dish detergent, liquid or powdered
1 year.


Fire extinguisher, rechargeable
Service or replace every 6 years.


Fire extinguisher, nonrechargeable
12 years.


Laundry detergent, liquid or powdered
Unopened: 9 months to 1 year.
Opened: 6 months.


Metal polish (silver, copper, brass)
At least 3 years.


Miracle Gro, liquid
Opened: 3 to 8 years.


Miracle Gro, liquid, water-soluble
Indefinite.


Motor oil
Unopened: 2 to 5 years.
Opened: 3 months.


Mr. Clean
2 years.


Paint
Unopened: Up to 10 years.
Opened: 2 to 5 years.


Spray paint
2 to 3 years.


Windex
2 years.


Wood polish (Pledge)
2 years.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS
All dates are from the manufacture date, which is either displayed on the packaging or can be obtained by calling the manufacturer's customer-service number.

Bar soap
18 months to 3 years.


Bath gel, body wash
3 years.


Bath oil
1 year.


Body bleaches and depilatories
Unopened: 2 years.
Used: 6 months.


Body lotion
3 years.


Conditioner
2 to 3 years.


Deodorant
Unopened: 2 years.
Used: 1 to 2 years.
For antiperspirants, see expiration date.


Eye cream
Unopened: 3 years.
Used: 1 year.


Face lotion
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years.


Foundation, oil-based
2 years.


Foundation, water-based
3 years.


Hair gel
2 to 3 years.


Hair spray
2 to 3 years.


Lip balm
Unopened: 5 years.
Used: 1 to 5 years.


Lipstick
2 years.


Mascara
Unopened: 2 years.
Used: 3 to 4 months.


Mouthwash
Three years from manufacture date.


Nail polish
1 year.


Nail-polish remover
Lasts indefinitely.


Perfume
1 to 2 years.


Rubbing alcohol
At least 3 years.


Shampoo
2 to 3 years.


Shaving cream
2 years or more.


Tooth-whitening strips
13 months.


Wash'n Dri moist wipes
Unopened: 2 years.
Opened: Good until dried out.

Hmmm. This is interesting. Wonder what happens to shampoo when it passes expiration?!? :)

Probably not much more than less lather.

We did use our Fire extinguishers which were 15 years old and they worked. What a time to find that out!

Gee whiz! I am surprised (but glad) they still worked.