Wrap the heating pad in a towel or blanket. To subdue the effects of a heating pad, you can cover it with another piece of cloth, such as a towel or blanket. Wrapping a heating pad in another layer of clothing, such as a sweatshirt that no longer fits, makes it safer to use a heating pad on your muscles.
Properly refrigerated, ultrapasteurized milk has a shelf life of 40 to 60 days unopened, compared with 15 to 17 days for milk pasteurized the regular way. But you should consume all milk within 7 to 10 days after opening. Read more about organic fruits and veggies, and test your organic IQ.
How long is milk good for after the sell-by date? By August 10, 2012. If you bring milk home from the store and open it on the sell-by date, it may be good for anywhere from two to five more days. That assumes you close the container in between uses, don't let it sit out at room temperature, and store it in the colder part of your refrigerator.