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Some Unusual Uses for Toothpaste

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February 22, 2013

by

Disha Mishra Dubey

Did you know toothpaste has some more interesting uses other than making teeth sparkling white? Read on to know some tips but be sure you are using white paste not that gel one.

1. Goggles, mirrors, diving masks, or any other glass item can be cleaned efficiently with toothpaste. Just apply a small amount on a glass surface and wipe it off with lint-free cloth.

2. To get rid of nasty smell of garlic, onion and fish from your palm just rub small amount of toothpaste thoroughly on your palm and wash with water.

3. Toothpaste works wonder on minor burns (please note not open wound). For instant relief and cooling effect apply toothpaste on the affected area.

4. Toothpaste can sparkle silver, brass and metal jewelry also. Apply small amount on brush and brush it gently on the metal surface let it dry, rinse it with water and wipe with cloth for shine. It will turn grungy metal into shiny one in no time.

5. Crayon marks on wall is way too difficult to take out. No need to worry as toothpaste can do it for you. Just a dab of it on crayon mark and then rub it gently with wet cloth and let it dry. But be sure that your wall paint allows you to do it, sometimes paint can fade and glossy wall can look less shiny. So better apply on small area first and then see the result.

6. You can clean your iron too. Yes those black patches on your iron can spoil your cloths. Apply toothpaste on iron’s surface and scrub gently. Your iron will look new.

7. Now for some clean and clear skin. Apply small amount on pimples, insect bites or bee sting leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning. It reduces blemishes very quickly.

8. To get rid of sour milk smell from baby’s milk bottle, take toothpaste on sponge and apply inside the bottle rinse it properly.

9. It can make your sink shiny. Just apply toothpaste all around the sink, faucet and drain, rub it and rinse properly, Sink not only will shine but will smell good also.

10. Take little amount of toothpaste on brush and brush gently on finger nails and toenails. It will make them shiny and healthier.

11. Toothpaste works well in removing stains from cloths and carpet also. Apply small amount on stain rub it vigorously and then wash in washer. Don’t use this on bright colored cloths.

12. Apply elbow grease, water and toothpaste on furniture and then wipe off with cloth. Your furniture will shine like never before.

13. Sometimes we see those water rings on tables and are too tough to get rid of. Just a tiny drop of toothpaste and rub it off with cloth.

14. You can bring those scratched CDs and DVDs again to life by applying toothpaste on scratched side of CD/DVD and rub gently in circular motion then wipe off.

15. Toothpaste works wonder on scuffed up leather items and sneakers. Apply small amount on the surface with brush , rub it and then wipe it with clean cloth.

Did you know that apart from 25-45% water, toothpaste contains:

1. Fluoride

2. Abrasive

3. Detergent

So please take care of sensitive surfaces and areas before using toothpaste. Its always good to run small patch test before using it on skin, bright colored cloth & bold colored or glossy walls.

Do you know some other unusual uses of toothpaste…..do share with us 🙂

Stay Tuned!!!

Disha

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13 Responses

Sudha says:

February 22, 2013 at 2:06 pm

wonderful post disha….i have always scrubbed bras, silver and gold with toothpaste 🙂

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 22, 2013 at 2:08 pm

Thanks Sudha!! I think cleaning metal with toothpaste is the most known unusual use of it.

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Nayana@CherishDreamLive says:

February 22, 2013 at 6:41 pm

wow…never new toothpaste has so many great other benefit than cleaning teeth 🙂 nice post.

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Swapna says:

February 22, 2013 at 6:41 pm

Those are some really awesome uses of toothpaste Disha! I have used many of them but didn't know that toothpaste could remove crayon stains from walls too. I must try this idea soon. 🙂

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craftisland says:

February 23, 2013 at 11:38 am

Thanks Disha for awesome post……I have used few of them. There use for crayon and CDs is new to me. Thanks again.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 23, 2013 at 11:40 am

Thanks Nayana!!

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 23, 2013 at 11:41 am

Swapna thanks a lot!! Try out new tips and let me know the results 🙂

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Sette Design says:

February 23, 2013 at 5:09 pm

I didn't know about the leather or silver use. This is great. Thanks I found from Romantic Home

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Vasudha Somayaji says:

February 25, 2013 at 10:35 am

I didn't know a toothpaste can be so handy. Thanks

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 25, 2013 at 10:36 am

Thanks a lot!! I am glad that you found some new uses of toothpaste.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 25, 2013 at 10:38 am

Thanks for dropping by!! That's wonderful that you learned a some new tips.

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Disha Mishra Dubey says:

February 25, 2013 at 10:39 am

Thanks Vasudha!!

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Dr Sonia S V says:

February 25, 2013 at 5:54 pm

What an informative post Disha. I didnt know about the Cds. and Thank you so much for dropping by my blog earlier and appreciating myHeart shaped box tutorial

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