Below are 12 alternative uses for toothpaste that might just change how you see your tube of minty paste.
12 Alternative Uses for Toothpaste
1.Polishing Silver
If your silverware looks dull or tarnished, apply a small amount of toothpaste and gently rub it with a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth to restore its shine.
2.Cleaning Shoes
The white rubber soles of sneakers often get stained or yellowed over time. Apply toothpaste with a damp cloth or brush, scrub thoroughly, and rinse to bring back their brightness.
3.Relieving Insect Bites
Toothpaste can help soothe itching and reduce redness caused by mosquito bites or other small insect stings. Dab a small amount onto the bite and let it sit.
4.Removing Yellow Stains from Nails
Certain nail polishes can leave behind a yellow tint. Use a toothbrush and whitening toothpaste to scrub your nails gently. Leave it on for a minute, then rinse—your nails will look cleaner and brighter.
5.Drying Out Pimples
An age-old home remedy: apply a small dab of toothpaste to an inflamed pimple before bed. It can help dry it out and reduce swelling overnight.
6.Reducing Scratches on CDs and Surfaces
For light scratches on CDs, glass, or even mirrors, apply toothpaste with a soft, damp cloth in circular motions. Rinse and dry well to minimize visible marks.
7.Removing Stains from Walls
Marks from hands, furniture, or kids can often be lifted from painted walls with a bit of toothpaste on a cloth. Gently scrub and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
8.Substitute for Wall Putty
