Toothpaste is something that we use every day to clean our teeth and keep on top of our oral health routine. Without even thinking, we reach for it in the morning and at night to put on our toothbrushes and brush our teeth. However, there are also some other uses of this incredible invention that might surprise you. Hutt Dental Hub is here to explain five ways you can use toothpaste for various reasons.
- Clear pimples
Toothpaste offers a simple and effective way to clear up a pimple overnight. If you notice a red spot on your face while brushing your teeth at night, dab some toothpaste on it. This oral health product includes ingredients that help dry the skin and shrink your pimple in the space of the night. You could be saving a great amount of money by using this everyday product instead of expensive acne creams. Make sure you don’t overdo it because if you use too much, it can completely dry out the skin on your face and cause more harm than good!
- Whiten shoes and remove stains from clothes
Are your white sneakers looking dirty and old? Use some white coloured toothpaste to remove the dirty spots and bring them back to life. By simple applying some toothpaste on an old toothbrush and scrubbing it into the dirty marks, your sneakers will look new in no time. Make sure you leave the toothpaste on the shoe for about 10 minutes and then wipe it off with a damp towel.
You can also use toothpaste to remove stains from your cotton clothing items. If you have a coffee or food stain on your favourite top, grab your toothpaste and a toothbrush and scrub at the mark to remove it. Rinse thoroughly with water, and you get your favourite clothes back looking new!
- Reduce the appearance of bruises
Have you got bruises on your leg from a night out? Do you have a party soon and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible? A simple and effective hack to reduce the appearance of bruises is to apply toothpaste on the area overnight and put a bandage over it to prevent it from getting on your clothes. Toothpaste has the ability to break up clots and increase blood flow to the area, thereby working its magic to remove the discolouration. Make sure you don’t apply it too often, as it can irritate the area, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- Clean your jewellery
Is your silver jewellery looking slightly discoloured? Give your jewellery and accessories some real sparkle by rubbing them with toothpaste. Leave the product on it overnight and wipe them off with a soft cloth in the morning. The ingredients in toothpaste will remove the stains and make the silver shine.
Toothpaste is also a great way to make your diamond look shinier. Use an old toothbrush with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and lightly scrub the surface of the diamond. Rinse thoroughly with cold water after you finished cleaning. Don’t use toothpaste on pearls, as it can damage their surface!
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaning
Toothpaste is an excellent product for cleaning your kitchen and bathroom sink. Just rub some into the ceramic to deodorise and refresh your sink. It works as well as other mild cleaners and will leave the room smelling divine. It also works exceptionally well on shower doors and can remove all the scum and dirt that collects on these surfaces. Lastly, if you want shiny faucets, toothpaste is the best product that will not only leave them looking brand new but also give them a pleasant smell.
As you can see, toothpaste has a range of surprising uses. When you come for your next appointment at Hutt Dental Hub, our friendly hygienist will provide you with a toothpaste solution that is ideal for your needs! Get in touch with us today.
