KarrenOliver
09-25-2010, 09:48 PM
Alternative uses for toothpaste
1. Stop the Itch of Bug Bites and Minor Skin Rashes
The first unusual use for toothpaste is to treat itchy bug bites and minor skin rashes. Just dab a little on any places on your skin that are annoying you. You can repeat as necessary, but the toothpaste should bring you relief quickly, especially if it's mint-flavored.
2. Clean Up Stubborn Kool-AidŽ Stains
My young ones love to drink Kool-Aid. But one thing I dislike about this soft drink is its staining ability. It puts a colored stain on everything it touches. Kool-Aid looks rather cute when it's in a ring around your kid's mouth. I cringe when I see it splattered on my off-white countertop though. Fortunately, a dab of toothpaste on a damp paper towel cleans up stubborn Kool-Aid stains off both skin and countertops.
3. Soothe the Pain of a Minor Burn
Ouch! You burned your skin and the area is stinging like crazy! Another unusual use for toothpaste is that it will help soothe the pain of a minor burn.
4. Clean Ivory Piano Keytops
Do you have a piano that has actual ivory keytops? If you do, then you know that you have to be real careful when you clean them, as opposed to plastic piano keytops. You can't scour ivory keytops, clean them with furniture polish or any type of household chemical, in fact. But, you can use toothpaste to clean them...as long as it's not abrasive and it doesn't contain colorings. A dab of toothpaste, a soft cloth and some rubbing will usually clean ivory piano keytops and turn them white again. Once you're done, rinse them well, then buff them dry. (You can also use toothpaste to clean plastic piano keytops too!)
5. Remove Smells From Your Hands
After you brush your teeth, your mouth always feels clean and fresh, and your breath smells good too, right? Toothpaste can do the same thing for your hands! Wash your hands with a dab of toothpaste and it will remove smells like onions and other unpleasant odors.
6. Spot Clean Your Shoes
The final unusual use for toothpaste is to clean off scuffs and marks from your shoes. A soft, moist cloth and a dab of toothpaste will usually do the trick; rinse well afterwards. To remove stubborn stains, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to gently scrub your shoes with.
1. Stop the Itch of Bug Bites and Minor Skin Rashes
The first unusual use for toothpaste is to treat itchy bug bites and minor skin rashes. Just dab a little on any places on your skin that are annoying you. You can repeat as necessary, but the toothpaste should bring you relief quickly, especially if it's mint-flavored.
2. Clean Up Stubborn Kool-AidŽ Stains
My young ones love to drink Kool-Aid. But one thing I dislike about this soft drink is its staining ability. It puts a colored stain on everything it touches. Kool-Aid looks rather cute when it's in a ring around your kid's mouth. I cringe when I see it splattered on my off-white countertop though. Fortunately, a dab of toothpaste on a damp paper towel cleans up stubborn Kool-Aid stains off both skin and countertops.
3. Soothe the Pain of a Minor Burn
Ouch! You burned your skin and the area is stinging like crazy! Another unusual use for toothpaste is that it will help soothe the pain of a minor burn.
4. Clean Ivory Piano Keytops
Do you have a piano that has actual ivory keytops? If you do, then you know that you have to be real careful when you clean them, as opposed to plastic piano keytops. You can't scour ivory keytops, clean them with furniture polish or any type of household chemical, in fact. But, you can use toothpaste to clean them...as long as it's not abrasive and it doesn't contain colorings. A dab of toothpaste, a soft cloth and some rubbing will usually clean ivory piano keytops and turn them white again. Once you're done, rinse them well, then buff them dry. (You can also use toothpaste to clean plastic piano keytops too!)
5. Remove Smells From Your Hands
After you brush your teeth, your mouth always feels clean and fresh, and your breath smells good too, right? Toothpaste can do the same thing for your hands! Wash your hands with a dab of toothpaste and it will remove smells like onions and other unpleasant odors.
6. Spot Clean Your Shoes
The final unusual use for toothpaste is to clean off scuffs and marks from your shoes. A soft, moist cloth and a dab of toothpaste will usually do the trick; rinse well afterwards. To remove stubborn stains, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to gently scrub your shoes with.