Pick up Two Tubes of Toothpaste - One for Brushing, One for...
posted Friday, 19 June 2009
We all know that we need to brush our teeth two times per day. And we all have our favorite toothpaste. But what if we found other uses for toothpaste other than brushing our teeth? We all want to save money and what better way than to use something that we have around that we use in our everyday lives.
The combination of a mild abrasive, a surfactant (detergent), and an antibacterial agent makes toothpaste a potent stain-fighter. Use a standard paste, not gel, and stay away from formulas designed for tartar control and whitening. These often contain chemicals and additional abrasives. Here are some cleaning uses for toothpaste:
CHROME FIXTURES...
To polish faucets and taps in the kitchen or bathroom, smear a dime size amount of toothpaste onto them, then buff with a soft cloth until they shine.
ACRYLIC ACCESSORIES (SUCH AS DESKTOP ORGANIZERS)...
Squeeze toothpaste onto a toothbrush and work it into scratches until they diminish. Wipe residue off with a cloth.
SCUFFED LINOLEUM...
Reduce marks by scrubbing them with toothpaste and a dry cloth until no toothpaste residue remains.
TARNISHED SILVERWARE...
Put a dab of toothpaste on a soft cloth, rub it onto the tarnish, then rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.
PIANO KEYS...
Rub each key carefully with a damp cotton swab and a dollop of toothpaste. Wipe dry and buff with a clean cloth.
STEAM IRON...
Mineral deposits can stain an iron's soleplate. Apply a dab of toothpaste and work it into the plate. Use a clean cloth to remove residue.
You can probably come up with some other uses. It's nice to know that there are other uses for toothpaste than cleaning teeth.
Barbara Leynor
Certified Wellness Coach
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