Author: Lou

You find a bottle of mouthwash in the back of the bathroom cabinet, half-used and long forgotten. Does mouthwash go bad? The short answer: It depends on what kind you have. Cosmetic mouthwash, the kind that just freshens breath...

You pull the first aid kit out of the closet for the first time in years, dust it off, and wonder: does a first aid kit go bad? The short answer: The kit itself, the plastic box or nylon pouch, doesn’t expire. What’s inside it...

You bought an extra quart or two the last time oil was on sale. Now you’re staring at a bottle that’s been sitting in the garage for who knows how long. Does motor oil go bad? The short answer: Yes, eventually. It takes years...

That bottle of Grand Marnier with the distinctive wax seal has been sitting in the bar cart since the last holiday party, and you’re wondering if it’s still worth pouring. Does Grand Marnier go bad? The short answer: No. Grand...

That bottle of triple sec has been sitting behind the mixers since the last margarita night. You’re wondering whether it’s still good enough for the next one. Does triple sec go bad? The short answer: No, whether you’re holding...