What To Do With Old Spices After They Expire

Wondering what to do with old spices after they expire? Definitely don’t throw them out! We all have a few old herbs and spices in our kitchen, right? Since spices lose flavor after time, you may not want to cook with them.

How long should you keep herbs and spices? In general, three years is about as long as ground spices last. After their shelf life has passed, find new uses for them instead of throwing them away. Here is a list of the top ways to reuse old spices after they expire.

Freshen carpets

Mix expired cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, dried thyme, rosemary, or lavender with a little baking soda. Add a few drops of essential oil for added scent. Sprinkle on carpets with a stainless steel shaker and let sit for a few minutes before vacuuming it up

Keep cockroaches away

Old bay leaves keep cockroaches away. Simply place the dried leaves in areas where roaches might be living or coming from to keep them away.

Make DIY Potpourri

Homemade Potpourri is a great way to make use of old spices that are about to expire. Expired spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole nutmeg, and other large aromatic spices can be stored in an air-tight container or sealed plastic bag.