12 Surprising Alternative Uses for Toothpaste
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I sell a lot of stuff on Ebay. Jewelry, silverware, serving sets, ceramic figurines, porcelain figurines, brass figurines, sneakers. I use white toothpaste (not gel) and a damp toothbrush. For large items I use a damp cloth. Also works on copper, brass, gold, silver, porcelain, ceramics, sneakers, plastics, etc. For my sales I needed one product for cleaning everything. I also used toothpaste to clean my daughters headlights. Works on removing water rings from furniture.
These are only a handful of uses for toothpaste I chose that seem relevant here.
12 Surprising Alternative Uses for Toothpaste
Clean the Sink
It’s natural to drop some globs of toothpaste in the bathroom sink while brushing your teeth. Next time this happens, take the opportunity to clean the sink by scrubbing those stray drops of toothpaste using a sponge, paper towel, or even your finger.
Out of the Fog
A foggy mirror can be a big hassle when you need it to get ready after taking a shower. Rubbing a non-gel toothpaste on the mirror and then wiping it off just before using the shower will prevent fog from clinging to it, so don’t need to waste precious time waiting for the bathroom to air out.
Shoe Shine
Just can brighten up an old pair of sneakers in a breeze. You can even use an old toothbrush to really scrub out the rubber grooves and soles of the shoes. Wipe the shoes clean with a wet rag afterwards, and you are ready to run.
Iron it Out
Nothing is worse than ironing a clean shirt only to dirty it from the gunky build-up on the bottom of the iron. Luckily, a filthy iron can be cleared up with toothpaste. With the iron cool and unplugged, scrub the bottom with toothpaste on a rag and wipe the surface clean. Simple but effective!
Erase Crayon from the Wall
Are your kids a little too creative with their artwork? A scrub brush and a little toothpaste is the perfect way to remove waxy crayon stains from the walls without hurting the paint. And because the process is simple and non-toxic, you can even have your little ones scrub away the mess themselves.
Remove Water Rings
A misplaced beverage at a party can leave ugly water rings on hardwood furniture. Combat this by gently rubbing non-gel toothpaste over the stain until it lightens or disappears. Just don’t rub the area for too long or you may discolor the rest of the wood.
Polish Metal
Dirt and grime can easy build up on your metal jewelry, chrome appliances, and door knobs. Toothpaste can gently brighten and clean these surfaces in a jiffy. Simply scrub with a wet rag, then wash clean for a brilliant sparkle.
Rescue DVDs
A scratched DVD isn't the end of your movie collection. It is possible to save your favorite flick by dabbing a tiny bit of toothpaste onto the scratch and rubbing it all over the disk in circles with a soft towel. Wipe away the excess with a slightly wet towel and you are ready to press play.
Remove the Stench
Toothpaste has a magical way of zapping tough odors out of plastic food storage containers. Get rid of that sour smell by spreading on some toothpaste, scrubbing, and washing the residue down the drain.
Brighten up your car headlights
If your headlights are looking dull and grimy, you can use toothpaste to clean them up. According to LifeHack, as long as your headlights aren't glass (toothpaste won't be abrasive enough) you can scrub your headlights with some toothpaste and a rag, using slow and steady motions. Rinse off with water when you're done.
Take out carpet stains
It makes sense—your toothpaste helps keep your teeth looking white and shiny, so why wouldn't it be great at getting out stains? According to TreeHugger, all you have to do is rub toothpaste into stains on your carpet and then rinse or wash as usual, and you can say goodbye to any gross spots.
Fix up a scratched phone
To bring your scratched up phone screen back to life, Mashable says you can dab a little toothpaste onto a soft cloth or cotton swab, then gently rub it in (in circular motions) until the scratches seem to be gone. Then, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe off any excess toothpaste.
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These are great to keep in mind!
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I didn't know such alternative uses with toothpaste.This is a great list!
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