Toothpastes are meant for brushing your teeth. What else can you do with them?You would be amazed by the 20 fascinating things that can be done with your ordinary toothpaste.
SKIN OINTMENT
Toothpaste will help soothe the itchy discomfort of bug bites, sores and rashes. It will help dry up a pimple or small blister and, ultimately, make it go away faster. It will even provide relief from the pain of minor burns, but make sure you give the burn a good soak in cold water first and never put anything on a burn that has blistered or broken the skin. (Go to the doctor instead.)
Treat Pimples
You can also use toothpastes for treating pimples.
BEAUTY AID
Brush your fingernails with standard white toothpaste for a high polish that won’t chip off. You can also use gel-style toothpaste in place of hair gel in a pinch. It will hold your hair just as well, but you will smell minty!
Soothe a stinging burn
For minor burns that don’t involve an open wound, toothpaste can deliver temporary cooling relief. Apply it delicately to the affected area immediately after a burn develops; it temporarily relieves the sting and prevents the wound from weeping or opening.
Clean your Dirty Hands
You never thought of it. Did you? Yes, your toothpaste can also be used for washing your hands.
Relief from Insect Bites
Insect bites can be itching and painful. Apply some toothpaste on the area and you will get relief from the sensation and also the red spots.
Whiten Old Piano Keys
It pains when you see your beautiful piano’s keys turning yellow and you realize that you can’t do much about it. But with toothpaste, you will get the same results with the piano keys as for your yellow teeth. It can help in giving a fresh look to your piano in a few minutes.
Clean the Car Headlights
You clean your car regularly. But it is only the metal parts that get all the attention. The headlights too need occasional cleaning. Here again, you can surprisingly bring your toothpaste into the picture. Take a piece of cloth or sponge and put some toothpaste on it and rub on the headlights. The dirt will vanish and they will become clean.
STAIN REMOVER
Keep a special toothbrush in the laundry room for scrubbing out stubborn stains on clothing with a dab of toothpaste and you’ll be amazed at what comes out. This will also work on all kinds of fabric like upholstery and carpet. Bring on the red wine! (Just don’t use special whitening toothpaste on anything that isn’t already white.)
Keep hair in place.
Gel toothpastes contain the same water-soluble polymers that many hair gels are made of. If you’re looking to style and hold an extreme hair creation, try gel toothpaste as your go-to product if you’re out of regular hair gel. (This is also a great trick for making baby barrettes stay in place.)
HOLE FILLER
Brush your fingernails with standard white toothpaste for a high polish that won’t chip off. You can also use gel-style toothpaste in place of hair gel in a pinch. It will hold your hair just as well, but you will smell minty!
SCRATCH REMOVER
Minor scratches from wear and tear can start to ruin some of our favourite things. Breathe a second life into old CDs and DVDs by using your index finger to rub a good amount of toothpaste onto them in a small circular motion. Leave for a few minutes, rinse and dry. The same thing will work for your car’s headlights, your watch face, your smart phone and even your car’s paint job!
Get Rid of the Car Scratches
Nothing can be more painful than getting a scratch on your car. But you can get rid of them using toothpaste. Put a small amount of it on a soft piece of cloth. Gently rub it on the scratched area. Use a clean cloth to wipe off and you will be amazed by the results.
No More Carpet Stains
Do you have stains on your carpet? Apply some toothpaste on them and rub using a sponge to see the miracle.
DEFOGGER
Take any cheap old pair of swimming goggles and rub some toothpaste into the lenses. Wait a few minutes, rinse off and presto! They are now anti-fog. Never spend another dime on expensive coatings or solutions.This should also work on your bathroom mirror. Imagine that!
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