Mommyfest

It’s been a while since you’ve gone through your medicine cabinet. You feel like you have some time today so you decide to clean it out and restock. Here are a few simple tips you can follow and you do not have to worry about doing it again until next year.

Get a box and dump everything from your medicine cabinet in there. Clean out your medicine cabinet. You can use some white vinegar. Now, go through each and every item in the box. Go through the medicines first. Make sure to dispose of expired prescriptions. Don’t forget to remove the labels on all of them because it has some of your personal information. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Maybe you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check all expiration labels. Keep the newest one and throw out the old. When you are done going through all of the items in the box, return to the medicine cabinet what you have not thrown out. Now is a great time to organize your medicine cabinet.

Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants and razors, which you can keep on the first shelf. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Place all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replenish whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.

Make sure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need, especially if you have children. Cleaning out your medicine cabinet can be done once a year as long as you replace or throw out those items which are expired or no longer useable during the year. Wasn’t that easy?