15 Surprising Uses Of Toothpaste You Didn't Know About!
Everyone uses toothpaste.
But did you know that toothpaste is more than just whitening and cleaning teeth?
This product can have many other surprising uses.
In this article, you will discover 15 uses of toothpaste that will certainly improve your daily life:
1. To disinfect gourds and plastic bottles
When used often, gourds and plastic bottles start to smell.
Unfortunately, washing with water and dishwashing liquid is not effective. To get rid of those bad smells, nothing beats toothpaste.
Just brush the inside of the container with toothpaste and then wash it in the dishwasher.
2. To make jewelry shine
There are few cleaners that can make jewelry shine like toothpaste.
Just brush your jewelry with toothpaste - use a soft bristled toothbrush.
Then rinse off the toothpaste before it hardens. Finally, polish the jewelry with a cloth.
But beware: this trick is not recommended for pearls. This is because the abrasive components of toothpaste can attack its surface.
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3. To remove stains from clothes
Toothpaste can remove stains from even the toughest clothes: lipstick on your shirt collars, fruit juice on your favorite t-shirt, and tomato sauce on your tablecloth.
Loosely apply toothpaste to the stain. Then rub vigorously before going to the washing machine.
For colors, be careful not to use whitening toothpaste!
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4. To clean car headlights
Over time, car headlights become covered with scratches and dirt.
Start by cleaning the headlights with soap and water. Then, use toothpaste and a lint-free cloth to polish the headlights.
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5. To clean sports shoes
Sports shoes are often white or light in color. Therefore, they easily get stained with small dark-colored scuffs.
The easiest solution is to rub these scratches with toothpaste.
This trick also works on dress shoes.
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6. To fill holes in the walls
Of course, the ideal is to use plaster to fill the holes in nails, dowels, etc.
On the other hand, toothpaste is effective for smaller holes, such as those in bedbugs or small nails.
Just plug the hole and remove the excess.
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7. To give shine to the windows of the shower
Shower windows quickly accumulate mold and water spots.
To restore them to their original shine, just apply a dab of toothpaste to a damp sponge or cloth.
Then run the sponge / cloth over the windows.
For tougher stains, let the toothpaste sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
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8. To repair scratched CDs and DVDs
Small scratches or stains on your CDs and DVDs? You can erase them with toothpaste.
Just rub a tiny amount of toothpaste on the disc. Start from the center and rub outward (preferably with a microfiber towel).
This trick is ideal for small scratches. But be careful not to put on too much toothpaste, as this can make the problem worse.
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9. To remove bad odors from hands
Have you handled fish, onions or other strong smelling foods? Soap cannot remove these bad odors from your skin.
Toothpaste is much more effective than soap at removing bad odors.
Use it as you would soap. Apply directly to your hands and rub.
Don't forget to use moisturizer after this treatment.
10. To clean the soleplate of the iron
Over time, the soles of irons start to tire, due to lime deposits.
You can easily clean it with a damp cloth and toothpaste.
But be careful: do not forget to unplug the iron and wait for it to cool completely.
Wipe the cloth with toothpaste at first.
Then make a second pass with a clean cloth.
11. To make silver shine
This trick works with all silver items: silverware, candle holders, decorative items, etc.
To make them shine, all you need is toothpaste and a lint-free cloth.
If the object has pits, use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Then wipe with a clean, dry cloth.
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12. To avoid fogging the swimming goggles
There are pool goggles with anti-fog protection, but they are expensive.
You can prevent fogging of your pool goggles with toothpaste.
Apply a tiny amount of toothpaste to the inner surface of the glasses. Then gently rub the toothpaste, with circular motions. The idea is to avoid scratching the glasses at all costs.
This trick works on swimming, cycling and ski goggles.
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13. To make the sink shine
Who hasn't dropped toothpaste in their sink?
Do not let it dry out. Use a damp cloth and rub the toothpaste into the tub of your sink. This will give it back its shine.
Then rinse. The toothpaste also eliminates any bad odors from the pipes.
14. To make chrome surfaces shine
Toothpaste is effective in removing limescale marks from chrome faucets.
Apply toothpaste directly to the chrome surface and scrub with a lint-free cloth. Then rinse.
This trick works for all chrome surfaces: from the faucets to the hubcaps of your car.
But be careful: don't use this trick too frequently. Over time, the abrasive components of toothpaste can attack the chromium.
15. To clean your smartphone screen
Over time, screens without a protective film can accumulate micro scratches. Toothpaste is effective in cleaning smartphone screens.
Just apply a little toothpaste on a cotton cloth.
Then, gently rub the screen of your device. Wipe off excess with a clean cloth.
There you have it, you have discovered 15 new uses for toothpaste :-)
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