Great new uses for Toothpaste – Use these Alternative DIY cleaning tips
If you think Toothpaste is just for brushing your teeth and whitening your smile, then you will be surprised by my tips for alternative uses
I have listed my top 11 favourite Smart uses for toothpaste.
They are not listed in any particular order as I have used them all at one time or another!
Enjoy.
A tip for starters. Mild toothpastes are gentle on your enamel and teeth, but they will not come in handy for the applications I am about to mention.
The toothpaste I like to pick up, is a whitening toothpaste like Arm & Hammer Extra white, etc.
Whitening toothpastes work well, because they contain small abrasive particles.
1. Cleaning Tiles
Is your tile grout yellowed, dirty and unsightly?
Tiles are exceptionally easy to clean with toothpaste. Grab an old toothbrush, add a small amount of toothpaste and brush the tiles grout to get it looking like new again.
2. Fill nail holes white walls
Toothpaste is ideal for filling tiny holes in white walls. This little cosmetic touchup will save you from having to paint the whole wall or even room! This trick came in handy when I first moved out of my dorm room and for every move since then!
3. Remove your kids art work
Is it time to remove the painting and drawings your budding Picasso left on your walls? Whether it’s coloured pencil, ballpoint pen or crayon, toothpaste is coming to the rescue.
Simply squeeze a small glob of white toothpaste on a dry and clean cloth or paper towel. Next rub the wall gently in a circular motion and make the artwork disappear.
4. Remove stains from clothing
Stubborn stains on clothing stains can be easily removed with toothpaste. Dab white toothpaste onto the stain and rub it into the fabric. Let the toothpaste absorb the stain and once dried, you can simply scrape off the toothpaste or wash it out.
Very stubborn stains may have to be treated again if necessary.
5. Clean your iron
The dirty bottom of a clothes iron can be easily cleaned with toothpaste. Every time my steam iron collects grey and black smudges on the bottom, I use a little toothpaste and rub the smears gently with a cloth. Finish with a damp wipe and your iron is shiny again.
6. Toothpaste prevents your mirror from fogging
Coming out of the shower, and your bathroom mirror is all foggy?
You can prevent this from happening by using toothpaste.
Next time, clean your mirror, add a little toothpaste and polish the glass. This will leave an invisible protective film that repels the steam from fogging up your mirror.
7. Brighten your fingernails
Toothpaste can not only remove residual nail polish, but it will also brighten your nails. Add a little toothpaste to your nails, Brush gently and rinse. This works well for smokers.
8. Clean Your Car’s Headlights
Toothpaste does a great job for polishing automobile headlights. Use a damp cloth, add toothpaste and rub with the rag.
Your headlights will sparkle like new.
your headlights already sparkle like new.
10. Clean silver jewellery
Toothpaste is fantastic for cleaning Silver cutlery. Use a soft dish cloth and a little toothpaste to polish cutlery and other silver objects. It not only cleans, but will bring back a high-gloss finish.
11. Remove unpleasant odours from the fingers
Cut an onion or peeled some garlic? Remove the pungent odour with toothpaste.
Have you found some great alternative uses for your toothpaste>
Stay tuned I will be adding more tips to this list