How Do I Know How Many Days That Food Will Stay Fresh? Food manufacturers are not required to label food freshness on their containers. If they do, it is voluntary. Consumers
need to be alert for how to keep food safe. The length of time for freshness varies by food type, but the United States Food
and Drug Administration offers a helpful list we made available here.
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How
Many Days Does The DaysAgo Last?The DaysAgo Digital Day
Counter counts up to 99 days. After that time, it starts to count over again. The DaysAgo can be easily re-set and re-used.
The battery lasts about 18 months and can be replaced. See instructions below.
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How
Do I Start The DaysAgo?After opening the package, there
is a removable, clear plastic tab on the side of each DaysAgo unit. Pull the tab slowly and completely out of the DaysAgo
to dispose of it. This action will automatically engage the battery inside of the DaysAgo so that the unit will be ready to
operate. Press and hold the button for five seconds to begin counting elapsed days. Reset as desired by pressing and holding
the button for five seconds. The DaysAgo will always be “on” and a flashing light on the LCD screen will indicate
that it is running.
If not already done so, please be sure to
peel away and dispose of the temporary plastic strip on top of the LCD screen to reveal the actual display.
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How
Do I Adhere The Suction Cup To A Surface?The DaysAgo version
that includes a suction cup typically works just by firmly pressing the cup to a clean, dry surface. Sometimes, it is necessary
to lightly moisten the suction cup before pressing it to a surface.
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How
Do I Remove The Suction Cup From A Surface?The suction
cup version of the DaysAgo is very strong. When removing it from a surface, slide your fingernail, or another similarly shaped
item, under the suction cup to release the seal.
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How
Do I Change the Battery?The batteries in the DaysAgo are
replaceable. Just peel the sticker off the back of the unit to reveal a surface that can be unscrewed with a small Phillips
head screwdriver. The battery is a small disk that easily slides out and can be replaced with a comparable source. The battery
is a typical watch battery, and it is size G8 (11.4 x 2.3mm). Battery makers tend to have their own corresponding numbers
for this size. For example, Duracell and Energizer use 391 and Panasonic uses SP391. After you replace the battery, re-screw
the base and the DaysAgo will be automatically activated.
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How
Many DaysAgo Units Are Required to Track the Elapsed Time?Only
one DaysAgo is needed to track elapsed time. It simply affixes to a container and stands alone to operate. There is no need
to attach it to another unit or system. There are two DaysAgo units in each package so that the consumer can use more than
one at a time.
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How
can the DaysAgo help me save money on groceries?The DaysAgo
is a low-cost investment in a kitchen gadget that can save you money on your grocery bill over the long term. You will know
exactly how fresh the food in your fridge is, instead of guessing and perhaps throwing away good food because you can’t
remember when you opened it. By reminding you of how many days ago jars and bottles have been open in your refrigerator, you
will be more likely to use the food you already have in your fridge instead of forgetting about it and then throwing it out
when it’s too late.
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Is
The DaysAgo Only Used For Food Containers?While the DaysAgo
is useful for tracking elapsed days of food freshness, it can also be used for tracking days for other purposes such as watering
plants, completing beauty regimens, applying pet medications, changing furnace air filters, and more. Send us your suggestions
for how it can be used! info@howmanydaysago.com
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Is
the DaysAgo Water Resistant?Yes; it can be cleaned with
a damp cloth and wiped with a dry towel. It is not meant to be submerged underwater or placed in a dishwasher.
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Is
the DaysAgo appropriate to give as a gift?Absolutely!
The DaysAgo is an inexpensive, versatile gift that can be used for many occasions. It’s the perfect kitchen tool for
a foodie or cooking enthusiast. It helps new parents track feeding and baby foods. And the pet lovers on your gift list will
appreciate an easy way to remember the dog’s monthly medication
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How
can I use the DaysAgo to help me care for my pets?Pet
lovers have discovered that the DaysAgo is a great way to help them keep track of the variety of tasks they perform to take
good care of their pets. These include:
* Refreshing kitty litter
* Giving heartworm medication
*
Rotating flea collars
* Cleaning aquariums and cages
* Feeding reptiles
* Walking the dog
The DaysAgo
is helping pet owners protect and promote their pets’ good health and well being.
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What
does the DaysAgo count?The DaysAgo counts days and hours
elapsed since you started the device. The screen will display days elapsed and the word "day" appears on the screen.
If you'd like to view additional hours elapsed, just press the button once and the screen switches to a display of hours
with the word "hour" on the screen. After a few seconds, the screen returns to the standard view of days.
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