Do you know these 18 tricks you can do with toothpaste? The tip for mosquito bites is nice to know...
Usually, toothpaste is used after every meal and then just thrown in the bathroom because we don’t know what else it can be used for.
Except that recently, a study was done on this mysterious tube... and the discovery is at least shocking! In fact, for example, when it comes in contact with air, toothpaste dries very quickly and absorbs moisture. This magical product has more than one trick up its sleeve.
Check out these 18 unlikely uses for toothpaste:
1. Dirty shoes
If you don’t pay close attention to where you put your feet, your sneakers get dirty fast. Don’t worry, toothpaste works miracles!
2. Swimming goggles
Do you have a lot of fog when you’re at your swimming lessons? Clean your goggles with toothpaste and you can thank us later!
3. Ink stains on clothes
Put some toothpaste on the ink stain, wait until it dries, and then put your piece of clothing in the washing machine.
4. Tarnished silver
Does your silver have some tarnish on it? No worries! Take a little toothpaste, rub it on your silver and you’ll be amazed at the results!
5. Your car’s headlights
To effectively clean your car’s headlights, get them wet and add a little toothpaste, and that’s it! Your car will be like new!
6. Calcified irons
Everything can be cleaned and polished, even your iron, ladies! Try toothpaste, you won’t be disappointed!
7. Piano keys
Say good bye to the ivory color! With toothpaste, you can work miracles!
8. Pimples
Apply toothpaste on your pimples, preferably overnight. You’ll feel the burning less.
9. Ballerina shoes
Revamp your ballerina shoes in addition to giving them a nice refreshing smell!
10. Skin redness
You will no longer be ashamed with your skin redness, because toothpaste is your life saver today!
11. Water stains on a table
Put a stop to water stains made by glasses that are set down directly on the wood. Toothpaste is able to get rid of them in a snap!
12. Dirty hands
Did you run out of soap? Toothpaste works in a pinch!
13. Mosquito bites
Bites are no fun at all, especially when they swell! Apply toothpaste, preferably overnight, to prevent any risk of swelling.
14. CDs
Feeling a little nostalgic and want to get out your old CDs? Get some toothpaste to clean them. The results will leave you speechless!
15. Thermoses
To better maintain your thermos, just fill it with warm water and add a little toothpaste. Close it, shake, and rinse. Your thermos won’t have repulsive smells anymore, and they’ll be just like new!
16. Dirty screens
Add some brilliance to your smartphone’s screen!
17. Nail polish removal
We always run out of nail polish remover… Toothpaste can be a perfect way to remove polish.
18. Carpet stains
No need to scold your children when they stain your carpet. Clean the dirty spots with toothpaste, let it dry, and then marvel at the miracle: your carpet is all clean!
These 18 useful tips help you save money and avoid buying specific products that can sometimes cost an arm and a leg…
By Straker Julia
Writer
Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!