Don't know what to do with your old toothbrushes?
Well me, they are one of the things I use the most when I clean!
Why ? Because they have a multitude of uses both inside and outside the home.
Plus, it saves money because I'm reusing something I already have at home
Before using a toothbrush again, I clean it quickly.
For this, I let it soak for a few hours in a glass with white vinegar in it. Then I rinse it and let it dry.
Without further ado, here are 21 uses for old toothbrushes that everyone should know about. Watch:
This place is always dirty and full of encrusted limestone. Wet the area with white vinegar and rub directly with the toothbrush to remove the limestone in every nook and cranny.
Do you like garlic? But after crushing it, you don't know how to wash your garlic press to deodorize it. Soak an old toothbrush in baking soda. Then, rub the toothbrush on the grater with circular movements. Rinse thoroughly and voila all odors are gone.
It's easy with a toothbrush, you'll see. Especially if the mud is stuck in very notched soles, the small brush helps you loosen it easily. Very handy for cleaning children's shoes. Remember to do it outside with an old t-shirt because it might splash.
An old toothbrush is perfect for cleaning the keys of a computer keyboard, laptop or otherwise. To do this, run a dry toothbrush between and over the keys to remove all the dirt and crumbs hiding there.
Run an old toothbrush between the brush spikes. For better cleaning, soak the toothbrush in white vinegar to disinfect. It also works for cleaning the teeth of a dirty comb.
Pass the area to be treated under hot water with soap. Then, scrub lightly with the toothbrush. This should bring the splinter to the surface of the skin. All you have to do is use tweezers to remove it. If you can't remove the splinter, try this trick too.
Scrub them gently with an old toothbrush reserved for this purpose. This will erase them and remove dead skin. Result, a real glamorous mouth and very soft lips! Your partner will be happy :-)
Use an old toothbrush to clean slatted blinds. Toothbrushes are very handy for getting into small places. It also works for curtain rings, rods or any corners that need to be washed.
I always keep an old toothbrush in my gardening supplies to scrub my black fingernails easily. Very practical and effective as a nail brush! If you have sensitive nails, this is ideal.
With a very slightly damp old toothbrush and a small drop of washing-up liquid, gently rub the jewel. Your jewel has now regained all its brilliance. You will be delighted with the result!
To scrub tile joints, use an old toothbrush with baking soda. Be careful not to rub the cement too hard so as not to loosen the tiling tile.
To keep a bike running well, there's nothing better than maintaining the bike chains, especially if you ride on dirt roads. To do this, use an old toothbrush moistened with a little baking soda.
I always keep an old toothbrush to clean my son's aquarium panes. And it also works for cleaning the pump, decorations and other accessories in aquariums.
See the toilet bowl hinges? It is a place that we often forget to clean. However, it is often very dirty. Luckily, with an old toothbrush, you can clean every nook and cranny easily.
Keep an old toothbrush to scrub and clean any stains or spills on clothes. It allows you to clean a stain with precision without getting it all around. Very effective on chocolate, pen, tomato or mustard stains for example.
Skirting boards can get very dirty without you noticing. Vacuuming it is not enough to remove encrusted dirt. Consider using an old toothbrush to remove dust from your baseboards. You can even use this dust remover if they are made of wood.
If your mascara is starting to dry and clump on your lashes, the best way to remove them without ruining your makeup is to run a toothbrush over your lashes.
Nobody likes disheveled eyebrows! Keep them smooth and tidy by brushing them with a toothbrush. You can even put a little hairspray on the toothbrush to make it stay in place even better.
Raise your hand if you sometimes don't have time to wash your hair. When my children were small, I didn't even have time to go to the toilet! To save time, dry shampoos are very practical. To apply it to the roots, use a toothbrush. It also works for hair coloring.
The coffee grinder is really not easy to clean. Ground coffee sticks everywhere, even in hard-to-reach places. Use a dry toothbrush to easily remove powder from these areas.
Have your children drawn on the walls? Don't worry, we have a tip for you. Take an old toothbrush and some white toothpaste. Check out the trick here. This trick also works with baking soda.
Take your old toothbrush to remove crumbs in hard to reach places. It will be like new! No more crumbs falling on the floor.
I have a wooden cutting board. What's annoying is that food and grease get embedded in the edges and in the wood. Use a used toothbrush to scrub all of this off the wood. You'll see, it's easy and you'll never use anything else again. Find out how to properly wash your board here.
On the grill of your hair dryer, there is a clogging of dust. This can become dangerous because it obstructs the passage of air and heats up the device. Use an old toothbrush to remove this dust. Since I discovered this thing, I can't live without it.
The vacuum cleaner does not always go everywhere in the car. Dust awkward spots and remove crumbs from the gear lever and under-seat rails with an old toothbrush.
In the family, we make sure to change our toothbrush regularly about every 3 to 4 months. To know when I have to change it, I mark the date directly on it with a marker. That way, I always have a stock of new toothbrushes to reuse for cleaning :-)
