I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Your toothpaste isn’t just for polishing your pearly whites. While we’ve already filled you in on the scratch removal prowess of your toothpaste, I’ve discovered several other cleaning uses for this great bathroom product.
7 Ways to Use Toothpaste as A Cleaner Around The House
What you'll need
- toothpaste, obviously!
- old toothbrush (more than one is a good idea)
- microfibre cloths
- normal cloths
- scrubbing brush
- paper towel
Having both normal and whitening varieties will be helpful.
1. Polishing bathroom fixtures
Did you know that you can use toothpaste to get your bathroom shiny clean? Soap scum will be history with this neat little tip. Just add toothpaste, brush with a toothbrush, and rinse. For any stainless steel items, rub with a damp microfibre cloth rather than a toothbrush.
2. Remove stains from clothes
You’ll only need a small amount of toothpaste here. Just apply a small amount to the spot, gently rub and rinse off immediately. You may need to do this a few times until the stain is gone, then throw in the washing machine. You should do a patch test first, though, as whitening toothpaste may have a bleaching effect.
3. Clean plastic furniture
Whitening toothpaste will work wonders on white plastic furniture. All you need to do is agitate stains with a scrubbing brush and the toothpaste, and wipe down.
4. Make old sneakers shine
Time to make use of your old toothbrush. Take the laces out and scrub sneakers well to make them look new. Rinse with warm water and put them out in the sunshine to dry. This was my favourite tip – my shoes look amazing.
5. Clean marker and crayon stains on walls
Marks on the walls are removed in a jiffy thanks to your trusty toothpaste. My white walls have recently become artworks thanks to an ambitiously artistic toddler at home, so I was very excited about this trick. Squeeze some paste onto the marks and rub in a circular motion with a damp cloth until the toothpaste – and the crayon – is gone!
6. Make silver jewellery shine
No need to buy expensive jewellery cleaning products anymore. Put a small amount of toothpaste on your silver, then use the microfibre cloth to rub it in well. Rinse in warm water, then gently pat dry with either a paper towel or a dry cloth.
7. Clean stinky hands
While it’s definitely delicious, cooking with garlic and other smelly ingredients can make your hands really reek. Include some toothpaste while you’re washing your hands to remove those odours. Remember to scrub underneath your fingernails as well.
