How to Clean Out Your Medicine Chest

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Empty the medicine cabinet and place the items on a counter or table.

   Clean both the inside and outside of the cabinet.
   
   Don't forget to wipe down the shelves. , Wipe each item down with a rag using a bit of household cleaner and water. ,,, These products degrade over time. ,,, Shake to mix the water and pills. , Shake to mix the liquid or dry ingredients. , Tape the bottle lids and place in a brown paper bag.
   
   Dispose of the prescription medications following local guidelines or rules.
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   Step 2: Clean the medicine cabinet with household cleaner and water.

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   Step 3: Sort the medicine cabinet contents by category.

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   Step 4: Set aside each item that is old or out-of-date.

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   Step 5: Throw away expired antibiotics.

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   Step 6: Throw away unopened and opened cosmetic and toiletry products that are a year old or older.

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   Step 7: Put the cabinet items back in the cabinet by category.

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   Step 8: Dispose of medicine cabinet items following local guidelines.

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   Step 9: Add water to pills that are safe to dispose of in the trash.

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    Step 10: Add kitty litter or flour to liquid ingredients that are safe to dispose of in the trash.

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    Step 11: Keep prescriptions in their original containers.

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