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"As boards get used and marred, you create grooves in the surface that you can't get into while cleaning." To protect your cutting board from harboring bacteria that could lead to food-borne illnesses, sanitize it with diluted chlorine bleach or vinegar. Better yet,discount Roger Vivier shoes outlet shop, have separate cutting boards for meats and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination. Your pearly whites deserve a new toothbrush or new heads for electric brushes about every three to four months, the American Dental Association recommends. It could be earlier, though, if your brushes' bristles are flat or frayed due to aggressive brushing, said Megan Brightbill, a dental hygienist and instructor at Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania. Kids' toothbrushes might flatten out sooner than three months because of their softness. Some parents are surprised to learn that car seats have expiration dates six years from their manufacturing date, said Karen Aldana, a spokeswoman for the National Highway Transportation Safety Association. The date should be found on a sticker attached to the seat or its base, and in the manual. "The plastics can degrade over time due to heat and the cold," she said. If a seat's sticker has been removed and you suspect it's at least six years old, don't use it. Stay clear of injuries by not running in sneakers that are showing wear or have logged more than 500 miles,parajumpers vest outlet, experts advise. Pay close attention to the insoles before you head out for a run. If they have lost the spring in their step, shop for a new pair of shoes, said Steven Haddad, a leading foot and ankle surgeon and spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Casual runners who jog two to three times a week likely will get nine months to a year out of a good pair of shoes, he says. 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A good rule of thumb: Replace them between five and 10 years. "If you're beginning to see some visible wear and tear, it's probably way past the time it needed to be replaced," she said. The National Sleep Foundation recommends changing your pillows annually as they are exposed nightly to hair products and oils. They can also harbor dust mites. Lotions, shampoos and conditioners can last years if stored properly. When unsure of a product's age, smell it first and check its consistency and color. Your tires' manufacturer might have promised you 20,000 miles or so before they need to be replaced. However, it's not a good idea to depend solely on a yearly inspection. A bump into a curb or low inflation could call for a tire change sooner, said Ed Graham,Doudoune Duvetica, a technician at a Pennsylvania auto-repair shop. 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