5. Fire Blankets
Ends in: Seven Years
Cost on average: $20–$30*
Fire blankets are essential safety tools designed to extinguish small fires. They are particularly useful for kitchen mishaps and can prevent disasters from escalating.
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However, fire blankets do not last forever. They should be replaced every seven years to ensure effectiveness. Using an expired fire blanket could make a fire worse instead of extinguishing it.