For the average African, when things last long, we take it as durability without thinking of expiry.
For instance, try touching your dads shoes and he will tell you how long it has lasted and will even remind you that you were not born when he purchased it.

Some of these things have expiration dates but as long as they are not spoilt, we use them without thinking about any repercussions.

In African homes, there are towels which are over 10 years old, shoes over 8 years old and hairbrushes which have lived beyond their years.

Probably that’s the reason why we prefer secondhand products but have we ever questioned whether these things are expired or not?

Here are 19 things we all have at home but never knew they had expiration dates.
1. Power Sockets.
Yes! You probably didn’t know this but if the power sockets in your house are over 5 years, you need to change them, they’ve expired.

Though they don’t have expiration dates on them, experts recommend you change your power sockets after 5 years because they’re the leading cause of electrical fires in the home. If your power sockets are hot to the touch or have started to discolour, it’s time to buy new ones.




2. Gear Box Oil.
So as part of maintenance, most drivers are quick to change their engine oil but hardly do they think about changing the oil in their gearbox.

Truth is, gearbox oil needs changing too. After 2 years, they are no more viable and need to be changed.



3. Mosquito Repellents.
Well due to the number of mosquitoes in our part of the world, mosquito repellents and sprays hardly last long but just in case you have one lying around for over 2 years, forget about using it because it has expired.



4. Disinfectants.
You may not know but disinfectants lose their effectiveness after 3 months. Watch out for all the cheap ones they sell in traffic.



5. Power Extension Strips.
So you thought the best power extension strips are those that last a lifetime right? Well, in case you didn’t know, they expire too. Whether they are still functioning correctly or not, you need to dispose of them after 2 years.



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