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How often should you replace common household items?

From the grimy sponge sitting at the side of your sink to the pillow you rest your head on every...

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17.14 27 Feb 2026


How often should you replace common household items?


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17.14 27 Feb 2026


From the grimy sponge sitting at the side of your sink to the pillow you rest your head on every night, there are lots of household items you probably should be replacing a lot more than you think, but just how often should they be replaced?

Dr Amalia Scannell is a Microbiologist at the UCD Institute of Food and Health and joins Ciara to tell us just how often they should be replaced…


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