You've finally cleaned out the cabinet under your kitchen and bathroom sink, only to find half-empty containers of cleaning products you'd forgotten about months (even years) ago. Are these products, despite their indeterminate age, still safe and effective to use? Or do household cleaners eventually expire, just like the food we eat?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes: According to experts, cleaning products do, indeed, expire. However, the lifespan of a product can vary greatly, spanning from several months to years, depending on its ingredients and active components.
