| Alcohol, rubbing | 3+ years |
| Ammonia | Indefinite |
| Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen | 3+ years past the package expiration date |
| Batteries, alkaline | 5 to 10 years |
| Batteries, lithium | 10 to 20 years |
| Bleach | 3 to 12 months |
| Charcoal briquettes | Indefinite when kept cool and dry |
| Disinfectant wipes | 1 to 2 years |
| Gasoline | 1 year with stabilizer added |
| Hand sanitizer | 3 years |
| Hydrogen peroxide | 3 years |
| Lamp oil | Indefinite stored at room temperature |
| Over-the-counter medicines | 6+ years for most (OTC medicines that are past the expiration date are not dangerous)[1] |
| Pet food, canned | 2 to 3 years |
| Pet food, dry | 1 year |
| Propane | Indefinite |
| Vitamins | 3 years |
| Vinegar | Indefinite |
| White gas (Coleman fuel) | 5 to 7 years stored dry and in moderate temperatures |
[1]Harvard Medical School, Harvard Women’s Health Watch