We all know that toothpaste is great for cleaning teeth, but did you know it can also be helpful in other ways? Whether you are looking for a new way to shine up your shoes, or you need some glue to fix something around the house – there’s no need to buy anything when all you have to do is grab some toothpaste! Here are ten different uses for toothpaste that will help save time and money.
Shining Shoes
There’s no need to buy unique polishes when you can use toothpaste! Just apply some paste on the shoe and rub it in with a cloth. The ingredients that help clean your teeth also work great at shining shoes! When using this method, be sure to avoid getting any of the actual paste onto suede or leather parts, and it can ruin them if left there for too long. You can also use a bit of baking soda with the toothpaste for an even better shine.
Remove Odor From Plastic Food Containers
Toothpaste has a unique way of removing tough odors from plastic food storage containers. If you have plastic food containers that still smell like the old takeout, all you need to do is rub some toothpaste onto them. The minty scent will help get rid of odors and leave your containers smelling fresh! Just be sure it doesn’t sit for longer than a few hours before washing off the paste.Â
Fix Scratches On Wood
If you have wooden furniture with scratches all over them from being moved around by kids or pets, just apply a little bit of toothpaste on each scratch and rub it in. Leave the paste on overnight, and then wipe it off with a clean cloth or sponge in the morning!
Remove Crayon Marks From Walls
If your children have gotten crayons all over the walls, you can remove them using toothpaste and rub them with an old rag until removed. Don’t forget that this also works great for removing pen marks from desks. No need to buy expensive cleaners when toothpaste will do the trick every time. It’s great for removing crayon marks from certain types of fabrics!
Cleaning Coffee Stains
Mugs never seem to last long before they get those dirty, brown rings around the inside from not being washed quickly enough. If you add some toothpaste to a sponge and rub it in, the rings will come right off! This will make your appliances look new again! If your coffee machine or kettle gets stained with tough-to-remove stains, just apply some toothpaste and let it sit for about 30 minutes before rinsing.
