Uses of tootpaste you never knew of.
Toothpaste contains many useful ingredients that
can be soothing and healing to the skin. For this
reason, you’ll be able to use toothpaste to help you
with the following issues:
1. Pimples. Reduce redness and the size of your
pimples with a dab of toothpaste. Let it sit
overnight, then rinse away in the morning for a
noticeable difference.
2. Brittle fingernails. Since our nails are made of
the same enamel as teeth, toothpaste can do a lot
to help them. Simply give your nails a good scrub
with some toothpaste for cleaner, shinier, stronger
nails. You’ll also get that dirt out from underneath
them in no time!
3. Fly-away hair. A gel toothpaste is largely made
with the same ingredients as basic hair gels, so
you’ll be able to substitute easily here. Just use a
little dab and apply like a hair gel when needed.
FIRST AID:
Beyond beauty care, you’ll also find helpful ways to
use toothpaste in that first aid kit. Keep a small
tube tucked inside your kit for these emergencies:
4. Bites, sores, and blisters. Apply toothpaste to
areas of skin irritation to reduce itching, swelling,
and irritation. Toothpaste will dry them up quickly
and help them heal faster.
5. Burns. For minor burns with no open sores, a
quick toothpaste application can give you instant
relief. The cooling properties get to work right
away, relieving that painful sting. In the long-term,
toothpaste will keep the burn from becoming a
painful, oozing blister.
6. Bruises. For large bruises that take forever to
fade, use a little toothpaste and a wide-tooth comb.
Apply the toothpaste and gently comb the bruise in
one direction to break up the blood clotting beneath
the skin. Toothpaste helps with circulation and
fights off the inflammation.
FASHION:
Our clothing and accessories can also benefit from
many of the ingredients found in the average tube
of toothpaste. Give these a try:
7. Jewelry cleaner. Before you pay for someone
else to clean it, rub toothpaste onto your silver
jewelry and leave it overnight, the wipe it clean with
a soft cloth. Give a light scrubbing to your diamonds
to see them sparkle again, just be sure to rinse
thoroughly. Avoid using toothpaste on pearls.
8. Show care. Scuffed or dirty shoes can look new
again with a little toothpaste. Apply it directly to the
dull, dirty, or scuffed parts of the shoe, scrub with a
brush, and wipe them clean. Ta-da!
9. Clothing stains. Tough stains will disappear with
a little toothpaste and some brisk scrubbing.
Squeeze it right on the stain and rub until it
disappears, then wash as normal. If using
whitening toothpaste, be advised that this can have
a bleaching effect on some colors and fabrics.
HOUSEHOLD:
Toothpaste can save you money around the house
by helping with some very basic tasks:
10. Computer cleaner. Scrub away fingerprints
from your keyboard with a white, baking soda-
based toothpaste. Follow up with a damp cloth and
your keys are good as new!
11. Iron cleaner. Take away the “crusties” from the
bottom of your clothes iron with a quick toothpaste
rinse. Just be sure to remove all the toothpaste
before you start ironing again.
12. Baby bottles. To freshen up baby bottles and
remove that sour-milk smell, put some toothpaste
on your bottle scrubber and give them a quick
wash. Always rinse them very well afterwards.
13. Piano keys. Like computer keys, piano keys get
grubby with repeated use from the dirt, oil, and
grime on our fingertips. Use a damp cloth and some
toothpaste to rub down the keys, then wipe them
clean with a dry cloth.
14. Crayon stains. Undo your kids’ damage to the
walls with a damp cloth and some toothpaste. Rub
it in gentle circles and watch the crayon fade away.
15. Odor removal. After cooking with “stinky” foods
in the kitchen (fish, garlic, onions, etc.), getting the
smell out of the skin is a challenge. Wash your
hands thoroughly with water and toothpaste for a
quick and easy remedy....
can be soothing and healing to the skin. For this
reason, you’ll be able to use toothpaste to help you
with the following issues:
1. Pimples. Reduce redness and the size of your
pimples with a dab of toothpaste. Let it sit
overnight, then rinse away in the morning for a
noticeable difference.
2. Brittle fingernails. Since our nails are made of
the same enamel as teeth, toothpaste can do a lot
to help them. Simply give your nails a good scrub
with some toothpaste for cleaner, shinier, stronger
nails. You’ll also get that dirt out from underneath
them in no time!
3. Fly-away hair. A gel toothpaste is largely made
with the same ingredients as basic hair gels, so
you’ll be able to substitute easily here. Just use a
little dab and apply like a hair gel when needed.
FIRST AID:
Beyond beauty care, you’ll also find helpful ways to
use toothpaste in that first aid kit. Keep a small
tube tucked inside your kit for these emergencies:
4. Bites, sores, and blisters. Apply toothpaste to
areas of skin irritation to reduce itching, swelling,
and irritation. Toothpaste will dry them up quickly
and help them heal faster.
5. Burns. For minor burns with no open sores, a
quick toothpaste application can give you instant
relief. The cooling properties get to work right
away, relieving that painful sting. In the long-term,
toothpaste will keep the burn from becoming a
painful, oozing blister.
6. Bruises. For large bruises that take forever to
fade, use a little toothpaste and a wide-tooth comb.
Apply the toothpaste and gently comb the bruise in
one direction to break up the blood clotting beneath
the skin. Toothpaste helps with circulation and
fights off the inflammation.
FASHION:
Our clothing and accessories can also benefit from
many of the ingredients found in the average tube
of toothpaste. Give these a try:
7. Jewelry cleaner. Before you pay for someone
else to clean it, rub toothpaste onto your silver
jewelry and leave it overnight, the wipe it clean with
a soft cloth. Give a light scrubbing to your diamonds
to see them sparkle again, just be sure to rinse
thoroughly. Avoid using toothpaste on pearls.
8. Show care. Scuffed or dirty shoes can look new
again with a little toothpaste. Apply it directly to the
dull, dirty, or scuffed parts of the shoe, scrub with a
brush, and wipe them clean. Ta-da!
9. Clothing stains. Tough stains will disappear with
a little toothpaste and some brisk scrubbing.
Squeeze it right on the stain and rub until it
disappears, then wash as normal. If using
whitening toothpaste, be advised that this can have
a bleaching effect on some colors and fabrics.
HOUSEHOLD:
Toothpaste can save you money around the house
by helping with some very basic tasks:
10. Computer cleaner. Scrub away fingerprints
from your keyboard with a white, baking soda-
based toothpaste. Follow up with a damp cloth and
your keys are good as new!
11. Iron cleaner. Take away the “crusties” from the
bottom of your clothes iron with a quick toothpaste
rinse. Just be sure to remove all the toothpaste
before you start ironing again.
12. Baby bottles. To freshen up baby bottles and
remove that sour-milk smell, put some toothpaste
on your bottle scrubber and give them a quick
wash. Always rinse them very well afterwards.
13. Piano keys. Like computer keys, piano keys get
grubby with repeated use from the dirt, oil, and
grime on our fingertips. Use a damp cloth and some
toothpaste to rub down the keys, then wipe them
clean with a dry cloth.
14. Crayon stains. Undo your kids’ damage to the
walls with a damp cloth and some toothpaste. Rub
it in gentle circles and watch the crayon fade away.
15. Odor removal. After cooking with “stinky” foods
in the kitchen (fish, garlic, onions, etc.), getting the
smell out of the skin is a challenge. Wash your
hands thoroughly with water and toothpaste for a
quick and easy remedy....
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