Relieve irritation from bee
stings and insect bites. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the
sting/bite to stop the itching and decrease any swelling. The toothpaste dries
up the wound and helps it heal faster.
Remove crayon and other marks
from painted walls. Rub a damp cloth with toothpaste gently on the
marked-up wall and watch the marks disappear. The best part is that it won’t
remove the paint off the walls.
Prevent mirrors from fogging.
Rub toothpaste on the mirrors and wipe it off before your next shower. This
will help you save time during your morning routine by not waiting for the
mirror to clear up.
Remove scuffs from dirty
shoes. Apply toothpaste directly to the dirty or scuffed area, then scrub
with a brush and wipe clean. Stubborn stains may require additional toothpaste
or multiple applications to remove completely.
Make silver jewelry and
diamonds sparkle. Rub toothpaste onto jewelry and leave overnight. Wipe
clean with a soft cloth in the morning. You can also shine diamonds by gently
scrubbing them using a toothbrush, toothpaste and water.
Remove scratches on DVDs and
CDs. This technique works well on only shallow scratches and smudges. Apply
a thin coating of toothpaste to the disc, rub gently and rinse clean. Repeat
the process if there are many scratches.
Decrease the size of a
pimple. Apply toothpaste to the affected area at night before bed and wash
it off in the morning. Toothpaste will dry out the area and speed up the
healing process.
Deodorize hands. Pungent
foods, cleaning products and fragrances can linger on your hands
no matter how many times you wash them. Try washing your hands using a small
dab of toothpaste in addition to soap and water.
Fill in small nail
holes in walls. Squeeze toothpaste into the hole and use a putty knife to
remove excess toothpaste. Let the toothpaste dry and your wall will look good
as new. If needed, you can also touch up the paint.
At your next dental appointment, be sure to tell our Asheville dentists how you decided to use toothpaste other than for your teeth!
