30 Things You Need to Throw Out ASAP

Off-brand phone chargers

You may be tempted to buy that cheapy model at the airport, but studies show this can pose dangers to your expensive smartphone. Ken Shirriff of How-To Geek took a dozen chargers and put them to the test. He found that most off-brand chargers provided inconsistent power, leading to battery damage. If you want to save money, well-established third-party charger brands like Belkin and Monoprice did well in Shirriff’s tests. Make sure you also get rid of these everyday items that could be toxic.

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