Many people probably think toothpaste is used only for cleaning their teeth. Apart from being responsible for their bright white teeth, they don’t know that toothpaste has tons of other uses outside of their mouths. If you are among those people, that means you don’t know the full potential of toothpaste. Its uses stretch far beyond keeping your teeth shiny, white and cavity-free. According to www.cnet.com, here are some uses of toothpaste you probably never knew existed:
1. It can keep your shoes bright white
It only takes a week or so for the white on your new shoes to turn a muddy grey. Restoring them to their original shine is a chore, and many dedicated shoe cleaners just aren’t up to the task.However, rubbing a drop of white (non-gel) toothpaste on the white parts of your shoes and gently scrubbing with a soft brush will usually do the truck. The gritty texture of the toothpaste will lift stains out of tough-to-clean spots with ease.Once you’re done scrubbing, wipe the remaining toothpaste away with a damp washcloth.
2. Ease swelling and itching from bug bites
If you spend a lot of time outdoor, you might want to keep a tube of toothpaste on hand. Dab it on bug bites for instant relief from itching or soreness. The mint flavours often found in the toothpaste will offer some temporary relief until you can better treat any bug bites or sores.Some say applying toothpaste to small burns also helps, but some doctors warn against it. The mint will provide a cooling effect, but calcium and peppermint increase the risk of infection, according to some experts.
3. Shine faucet hardware
You may clean your bathroom or kitchen faucets regularly, but if they’ve lost their shine, you can easily restore it with a little toothpaste. Apply a small drop of toothpaste to the top of the faucet. Sprinkle some water on soft brush or washcloth and work the toothpaste over the entire faucet. Rinse away the toothpaste and wipe it down with a dry washcloth.The grit in the toothpaste helps remove tougher grime and should restore some shine to the faucet once again.
4. Restore shine to jewellery
The same shining technique for faucet hardware works for jewellery, set stones, coins and other small metallic objects. It even works on chrome.Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the item, add a small amount of water and gently spread the toothpaste over the entire surface. Once finished, wipe off the toothpaste with a clean washcloth.
5. Remove the smell of garlic or onions from hands
Toothpaste helps fight bad breath, meaning it’s scented and has some deodorising abilities.If you’ve been working with pungent ingredients in the kitchen, such as onions or garlic, you can use toothpaste to help remove the scent from your hands. Place a small drop of toothpaste into the palm of your hand. Add water and work the toothpaste into your skin.Rinse with warm water and the smell of garlic, onions or other stinky ingredients should be gone.
6. Prevent glasses or goggles from fogging up
If you’re working with glasses or goggles that are prone to fogging up, toothpaste can help.Apply a small drop of non-gel toothpaste to the lens of your glasses or goggles. Know that rubbing too hard or using a brush to spread the toothpaste can damage the lenses. Use a damp microfibre cloth to remove the toothpaste from the lens, then dry the glasses or goggles.The toothpaste will leave behind a thin film that will help prevent the inside of the lenses from fogging up. It will wear off over time, so you will need to reapply often.This trick also works on bathroom mirrors, but for a surface that are large, there are easier and better options.
7. Touch up water rings from furniture
If you forgot to use a coaster and your drink has left a ring on your coffee or side table, apply a small amount of toothpaste to the stain. Gently work the paste into the stain, but don’t rub too hard.Being an abrasive, toothpaste can actually remove the finish from furniture.Once you’ve fully covered the stain, gently wipe away with a washcloth and let dry.

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Reminds me of life in the hostel, where I learnt how to use toothpaste to clean laundry iron .
It works so well, I still use it.