Toothpaste is a daily essential for almost every single person on this planet. It whitens, brightens, cleans your teeth and tongue but did you know it has many other uses? From household cleaning to beauty uses, prepare to be intrigued by this interesting list of uses.
Now, I haven’t tried all of these myself so please let me know your thoughts – what actually works and which are just Pinterest myths? Share in the comments section below.
1. Cheapskate zit zapper
You might think this is an old wives tale, but classic toothpaste (not gel) really does make an efficient spot reducer. It help dry up a spot and reduce the inflammation around the area. Simply dab on, leave to dry then wash off. You can leave it on overnight but be sure to replenish the lost moisture with plenty of cream the next day.
2. Remove nail polish stains
Quick-drying nail polish is fantastic when you want manicured nails in a hurry, but not so much when you want to remove it! Nail polishes these days tend to leave an unsightly staining on your nails. Instead of weakening your nails with heaps of nail polish remover, apply some whitening toothpaste to your finger nails and brush off.
3. Relieve bug bites, sores and blisters
Toothpaste can help stop the itching associated with bites and decrease any swelling. Relieve an itchy bug bite with just a smidgen of cooling gel toothpaste. It can also help speed up the healing process on weeping wounds. Keep a travel-sized tube in your first aid box.
4. Soothe a minor burn
Just nicked yourself on the hair straighteners or the edge of a hot pan?Quick – apply some toothpaste into the area to deliver a temporary cooling effect.
5. Clean your fingernails and keep them strong
Toothpaste is an excellent way to keep your nails looking clean and feeling strong. Simply scrub the underneath and tops of fingernails with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
6. Rescue a scratched DVD or CD disk
Favourite old DVD scratched? Don’t fret, grab the toothpaste and a clean cloth and gently buff the scratch. For a full how-to with photos check out wikiHow.
7. Get rid of food smells from your hands
If you’ve been chopping up garlic and onion or handling pungent cheese and fish, it can permeate your skin making the smell linger for longer. Scrubbing your hands with some toothpaste will help clean deep down and remove all traces of whiffy smells.
8. Revive dirty trainers
If your trainers have white rubber trims that have become discoloured over time, grab some white toothpaste (no colours or gels) apply directly to the dirty area with a cloth. Buff and rinse thoroughly to reveal whiter looking shoes. Rather than continually popping them into the washing machine, this trick will help them last longer.
9. Make silver jewellery sparkle
Use a tiny amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush to gently buff clean your silver jewellery and diamonds. Rinse thoroughly after and wipe clean with a cloth.
10. Brighten your headlights
Rub it on with a damp paper towel and gently buff in a circular motion. A great tip I discovered online that actually works.
11. Smooth out scratches on a watch face or your phone
If you have some tiny scratches on your watch face, simply buff them with a pinch of toothpaste and you soon won’t be able to tell they’re there. You can also try it this out on your mobile phone.
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