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15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn't Know About!

15 Surprising Uses For 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:

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

1. To disinfect water bottles and plastic bottles

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

When used often, water bottles and plastic bottles start to smell bad.

Unfortunately, washing with water and dishwashing liquid is not effective. To get rid of those bad smells, nothing beats toothpaste.

Simply brush the inside of the container with toothpaste and then wash it in the dishwasher.

2. To make jewelry shine

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

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, shine the jewelry with a cloth.

But beware:this trick is not recommended for pearls. This is because the abrasive components of the toothpaste can attack the surface.

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3. To remove stains from clothes

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Toothpaste can remove even the toughest stains from your clothes:lipstick on your shirt collars, fruit juice on your favorite t-shirt and tomato sauce on your tablecloth.

Apply toothpaste liberally to the stain. Then, scrub vigorously before going in the washing machine.

For colors, be careful not to use whitening toothpaste!

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4. To clean car headlights

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Over time, car headlights are covered with scratches and dirt.

Start by cleaning the headlights with soapy water. Then, use toothpaste and a lint-free cloth to polish the headlights.

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5. To clean sports shoes

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Athletic shoes are often white or light-colored. Therefore, they are easily stained with small scratches of dark color.

The easiest solution is to rub those scratches with toothpaste.

This trick also works on dress shoes.

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6. To fill holes in walls

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Admittedly, the ideal is to use plaster to fill the holes for nails, dowels, etc.

On the other hand, toothpaste is effective for smaller holes, such as those of thumbtacks 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

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Shower panes quickly accumulate mold and water stains.

To restore their original shine, simply apply a dab of toothpaste to a damp sponge or cloth.

Then, pass the sponge / cloth over the windows.

For tougher stains, let the toothpaste work for a few minutes before rinsing.

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8. To repair scratched CDs and DVDs

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

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

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Handled fish, onions or other strong smelling foods? Soap can't remove those bad odors from your skin.

Toothpaste is much more effective than soap in removing bad odors.

Use it like you would soap. Apply directly to your hands and rub in.

Don't forget to use moisturizer after this treatment.

10. To clean the soleplate of the iron

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Over time, the soleplate of irons begins to fatigue, due to limescale deposits.

You can easily clean it with a damp cloth and toothpaste.

But be careful:don't forget to unplug the iron and wait for it to cool down completely.

Wipe the cloth with toothpaste first.

Then, make a second pass with a clean cloth.

11. To make silver shine

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

This trick works with all silver objects:silverware, candle holders, decorative objects, etc.

To make them shine, all you need is toothpaste and a lint-free cloth.

If the object has dents, use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Then wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

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12. To prevent fogging of swimming goggles

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

There are swimming goggles with anti-fog protection, but they are expensive.

You can keep your swimming goggles from fogging up with toothpaste.

Apply a tiny amount of toothpaste to the inside surface of the glasses. Then gently rub the toothpaste, with circular movements. The idea is to avoid scratching the lenses at all costs.

This trick works on swimming pool, cycling and ski goggles.

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13. To make the sink shine

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Who hasn't spilled toothpaste in their sink?

Don't let it dry out. Use a damp cloth and rub the toothpaste into the sink of your sink. This will give it some shine.

Then rinse. The toothpaste also eliminates any bad odors from the pipes.

14. To make chrome surfaces shine

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

The toothpaste is effective in removing traces of limescale from chrome taps.

Apply toothpaste directly to the chrome surface and rub with a lint-free cloth. Then rinse.

This trick works for all chrome surfaces:from faucets to your car's hubcaps.

But be careful:don't use this trick too frequently. Over time, the abrasive components of toothpaste can attack the chrome.

15. To clean the screen of your smartphone

15 Surprising Uses For Toothpaste You Didn t Know About!

Over time, screens without a protective film can accumulate micro scratches. The 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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