The next time you buy toothpaste, you might want to pick up an extra tube. Why? Because there are tons of different ways to use it — and they don’t involve dental hygiene. Heck, you could even pick up a cheap tube or two at the dollar store specifically for non-tooth purposes. Get inspired with these 10 uses for toothpaste.
1. Foggy Headlights
No really! Know how your headlights get that foggy look? Rub them with toothpaste and they’ll look amazing.
2. Tarnished Silver
You might have heard this one already, but toothpaste (not gel) makes a great polish for tarnished silver.
3. Dirty Shoes
Those shoes were made for walkin’, and toothpaste was (well, kinda) made for cleaning your favorite sneakers.
4. Yucky Keys
If your piano keys have seen cleaner days, you can actually clean them with toothpaste.
5. Swim Goggles
Toothpaste can clear up foggy swim goggles just like it does with headlights. Use plain, non-abrasive paste…no baking soda!
7. Water Marks on Wood
Did you know toothpaste can remove water marks from wood? All you need is plain toothpaste and a rag.
8. Ink Stains
Got an ink stain or dye on your favorite shirt or towel? It can be a major pain to remove. Pre-treat it with toothpaste!
9. Pimples
Dab that zit with plain toothpaste and let it dry overnight. In the morning, that pimple will be reduced.
10. Mosquito Bites
Mosquito bites can be a real “ITCH” to deal with (see what we did there?) Apply some minty toothpaste to the bite and it’ll start feeling better soon.
See, aren’t you surprised at the many uses for toothpaste. And you thought it was just for brushing your teeth.
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