Seven unexpected uses of toothpaste

Deodorize feet

Many people suffer from sweaty and smelly feet after walking or strenuous activity. Even diligent foot washing cannot completely eliminate the odor.

To solve this problem, you can apply toothpaste to the soles of your feet, then rub it evenly with your hands and leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Toothpaste has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which are effective in preventing and reducing diseases related to excessive sweating of the feet. The peppermint essential oil in toothpaste also helps relax the feet, improving the quality of sleep.

Cleaning gold and silver jewelry

Gold and silver jewelry worn regularly often accumulates dirt and turns black due to oxidation. Toothpaste will help solve this problem.

Prepare a small toothbrush dipped in water, take a little toothpaste and gently rub it on the jewelry. After two minutes, rinse the jewelry with water and then use a paper towel to absorb the water and dry it. You can also place the jewelry on a towel and use a hair dryer to remove the remaining water. This method is simple but brings surprising whitening effect.

Clean and shine shoes

Toothpaste contains RDA, an abrasive that has been tested and approved for use in certain doses. The main use of RDA is to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar to help whiten teeth. Discovering this use of toothpaste, many people have applied it to clean and whiten shoes.

Accordingly, apply toothpaste to the stain. Use a soft brush (you can use a used toothbrush) to scrub clean. Note that scrub in a circular motion to make the stain easier to remove. The final step is to use a clean, soft cotton towel dipped in warm water, wring it dry until only damp, and wipe the toothpaste stain off the shoe. Repeat these steps until the stain is completely removed.

If you are in a hurry, there is no need to dry your shoes because it is suitable for cases where you need to use your shoes immediately after cleaning. If you have time, it is better to dry your shoes under a fan or leave them in a cool place for 30-60 minutes to let them air dry. It is also better to use white toothpaste instead of colored toothpaste.

Clean glass bottles and jars

Apply toothpaste to a damp cloth and wipe all over the surface of the bottle. No matter how stubborn the stains are, the bottle will shine like new and be effectively deodorized.

In addition, toothpaste also cleans glass cups without using cleaning chemicals. Just take an old toothbrush, apply a little toothpaste and rub it on the inside of the cup to wash. After a few minutes, the stains and bad odors of the cup and glass will disappear completely.

Clean your phone keyboard and screen

Keyboards and phone screens are often covered with tiny stains and bacteria. Taking advantage of the cleaning properties of toothpaste, apply a small amount to a soft cloth and gently wipe the keyboard or phone screen to effectively remove dirt and bacteria.

Clean crayon stains on the wall

Your beautiful wall is suddenly covered with crayons. Just spray some toothpaste on the wall, rub it with a rag (or an old toothbrush). The mild abrasive in the toothpaste will quickly remove the crayons. The final step is to wipe the wall clean with water.

Helps prevent goggles from fogging up

When swimming, the steam will fog up the goggles, making it difficult for many people to swim. To overcome this problem, apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the inside of the goggles and wait 30 seconds before rinsing with water. The goggles will no longer fog up.