How long would you keep a bottle of bug repellent? (For skin)

I've had this bottle probably ten years now. It still smells fine. Would you use it or just get another bottle?

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twiigss · M

Does it have an expiration date? BB 8/4/2026 that's just a best by date and is usually found on food products. Milk has an expiration date printed on the top of the gallon. Everything eventually expires though or becomes less effective.

Look at the bottom of the can for a date code it might be 260903 which is year, month, day.

My thought, if it's 10 years old I'd just buy a new can.

GoFish ·

i don't use bug spray

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GoFish ·

@Baybreeze ah i see.. yeah don't want that 😳

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@GoFish I've heard a natural repellent is peppermint oil...🤔

GoFish ·

@Baybreeze maybe could google it to make sure citronella too saw a lady buying a plant once

GovanDUNNY · M

Take care ,check bug spray ingredients.

Ontheroad · M

Sure, worst case it doesn't kill the bugs. Best case, it does.

CookieCrumbs · F

@Ontheroad
I’ve heard that line before. Ugh, men. 🤦‍♀

Me: I checked the best before date.

Ontheroad · M

@CookieCrumbs

1. We need the eye roll emoji - Andrew, get busy!

2. 🙄

IM5688 · 70-79, M

There is usually a toll free number on the label to call with comments or questions about the product. Why not call it and ask them, as they manufactured it, so they should know.