The number one product that cleans our teeth and helps us maintain good oral hygiene is the toothpaste. There are different varieties of toothpaste these days for kids, adults, and people with sensitive teeth. It comes in different flavors, too!
While toothpaste does an excellent job in keeping your teeth clean and white, you can also use it to clean different parts of your house. Of course there’s a vast array of cleaners available in the market but if they are too expensive, or if you don’t have access to any of them, you can use the toothpaste. Prepare to be amazed.
Here are some other ways to use toothpaste (aside from cleaning your teeth, of course):
1. You can use it to clean your rubber shoes.
The white rubber part of your sneakers or rubber shoes turns an ugly shade of yellow with continuous use. You can whiten and clean this with the use of a toothpaste.
You will need:
- A non-gel toothpaste
- An old toothbrush
Here’s how:
- Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush.
- Use the toothbrush to clean the white rubber part of your sneakers.
- Â Wipe it off with a wet cloth after.
2. You can use toothpaste to polish jewelry.
- Make your diamond jewelry shine bright by polishing them with toothpaste.
You will need:
- An old toothbrush
- Some toothpaste
Here’s how:
- Put a small amount of toothpaste on an old toothbrush.
- Gently brush on the diamond jewelry for five to ten minutes.
- Use a damp cloth to remove the excess toothpaste.
- This is an inexpensive way to polish your diamond jewelry.
3. You can Use it to Get Rid of Water Stains
When someone spills water or juice on wooden furniture, it leaves hard to remove stains. You can remove this by using a toothpaste.
You will need:
- A soft, clean cloth
- Some toothpaste
Here’s how:
- Apply a small amount of toothpaste on a soft cloth. ub this cloth on the stained part of the wood.
- Use a wet cloth to remove the excess toothpaste.
4. You Can Use it to Remove Foul Odor from Baby Bottles
- When baby bottles are not sterilized properly, the sour scent of the milk sticks to the insides of the bottle and leaves a very foul smell. It’s important to remove the bad odor because it this might cause irritation once your baby drinks from the bottle. yoYou will need: A bottle brush Some toothpasteHere’s how:
- Â Apply some toothpaste on a bottle brush.
- Use it to gently scrub inside and outside the baby bottle for ten minutes.
- Rinse with cold water after.
5. You Can Use it to Get Rid of Scuff Marks
Leather shoes are prone to scuff or stretch marks which are quite difficult to remove. Good thing you can use toothpaste to restore the leather’s quality and shine.
You will need:
- A soft cloth
- Toothpaste
Here’s how:
- Apply some toothpaste on the soft cloth.
- Gently rub on the scuff mark.
- Wipe off the excess toothpaste with a wet cloth. Ta-da! Good as new!
6. You Can Use it to Clean Your Oven
Ovens are tough to clean – they gather plenty of stains that are tough to remove. Use toothpaste as a gentle cleanse to bid those stubborn oven stains goodbye!
You will need:
- A soft cloth
- Toothpaste
Here’s how:
- Put toothpaste directly on the oven stains.
- Use a wet cloth to gently scrub and remove the stains for ten minutes.
- Wipe off the toothpaste with a damp cloth.
7. You Can Use It to Remove the Writings on the Wall Kids are very curious. They play with whatever they get their hands on: toys, clothes, pillows, crayons, etc. Speaking of crayons, expect to see writings on the wall once a kid gets a hold of these coloring tools. If you have white walls, it can be quite tasking to paint over the tiny colorful scribbles. This is where a toothpaste comes in handy -it’s an abrasive that can effectively remove color stains.
You will need:
- A wet cloth
Toothpaste Here’s how:
- Using your fingers, dab on the colorful writings and drawings on your wall.Use a damp cloth to gently scrub on the area where the writings are.
- Rinse.
8. You Can Use it To Remove Laptop Stains
Use a non-gel toothpaste to remove stubborn laptop stains.
You will need:
- non-gel toothpaste
- A wet towel Here’s how:
- Directly apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste on the stain.
- Rub it with a damp towel.
9. You Can Use it to Remove Lipstick and Ink Stains
Remove lipstick and ink stains from your favorite blouse by dabbing some toothpaste.
You will need:
- Toothpaste Here’s how:
- Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the stained area.
- Use your finger to rub gently for ten minutes.
- Use warm water to remove the excess toothpaste.
- Keep repeating the process until the stain is no longer visible. You may also use toothpaste to remove tough carpet stains.