A modest lifestyle based on the principles of minimalism and the rejection of thoughtless consumption can be called the trend of recent years. Many even wealthy people follow him with varying degrees of involvement. And this approach to life is paying off - not only in the form of improving financial well-being, but also in terms of strengthening the overall quality of life.
And the most interesting thing is that a rational approach to cash spending does not at all imply maximum savings on everything that is possible. Moreover, timely updating of consumables and items subject to wear is useful for maintaining the quality of life and for the family budget.
Below are 8 things that should be replaced regularly and without delay.
1. Filters for ventilation and air conditioning systems
The microclimate in the house directly affects the health of residents. Filters that effectively perform their function in systems serving the air environment will protect against allergens, bacteria and microbes in household dust. A dirty filter will make the operation of such equipment useless, not to mention the harm of a technical nature, which will entail the need for premature repairs with higher financial costs.
2. Water filters
The liquid medium is no less important in terms of impact on human health. Whether it is industrial or drinking water, it must pass through a working filter suitable for proper cleaning. By the way, modern filters are equipped with special pollution indicators for the convenience of users, which themselves indicate the need for replacement.
3. Worn tires
High risks are incurred by motorists who do not monitor the state of rubber on wheels. Signs of wear on bald tires are a safety hazard for both the owner of the car and other road users.
4. Toothbrush
Dentists recommend changing this hygiene accessory at least every 3 months. As soon as signs of deformation, scuffing and a clear change in shade are formed on the brush, you can safely update it.
5. Pillow
From bedding depends on comfort, affecting the quality of sleep, and in the long term, systemically and on health. Pillow in this sense is the most important attribute of bedding, since the position of the head relative to the neck and spine depends on it. Over time, the shape of the pillow changes, as a result of which it ceases to hold the most important parts of the body correctly. Therefore, delaying its replacement is also not worth it.
6. Sports shoes
Recklessly, many expect their favorite sneakers to be used until the time they literally fall apart. In the process of wear, there is an internal deformation of the sole with a tread, which systematically loses its depreciation function. As a result, the owner begins to feel discomfort, but the most important thing is the risk of injury during the next intense training. And even if the appearance of sports shoes with proper care still does not cause any complaints, orthopedists recommend changing the pair if the level of wear already directly affects the midsole surface.
7. Kitchen sponges
An indispensable accessory in the arsenal of any modern housewife, which also requires regular replacement. The cleaning sponge not only copes well with the tasks of caring for various surfaces, but also actively absorbs pathogenic microbes and bacteria.Even if you take a responsible approach to washing it after each cleaning procedure, this does not guarantee its sanitary and hygienic safety.
According to experts, such sponges must be thrown away after a week of use. In extreme cases, their service life can be briefly extended by washing in a washing machine at high temperature with the addition of bleach.
8. Toilet brush brushes
Cleaning the dirty areas in the toilet is the most unpleasant and time-consuming. Here, the largest number of harmful bacteria is collected. Accordingly, cleaning utensils and, above all, brushes that are in direct contact with dirty surfaces should be changed systematically. Moreover, experts recommend that the cleaning equipment be completely changed immediately after at least one member of the family has a gastrointestinal disease. Keeping the toilet brush in this case increases the risk of transmission of the infection that caused the ailment. In such cases, it will not be superfluous to always have a few spare items for cleaning.
Timely replacement of the things and accessories discussed above will insure the user from unpleasant surprises when the need to update them becomes a vital necessity. At the same time, you should not wait for the moment when this happens. Planning for this item of expenditure should be in advance with the expectation of weeks and months depending on the service life of a particular product.