We all use toothpaste to brush our teeth. It’s key for our dental health, but as it seems, toothpaste can be used in many different ways. You’ve surely seen guys clean their car headlights with it, and it’s a commonly used ingredient for polishing too. We’re surprised to see it being used in other ways too, such as in the garden. Yes, toothpaste can be used in your garden to control pests. Did you know that it’s a powerful toiled bowl cleaner?
It seems that toothpaste itself is a very powerful and versatile cleaning ingredient. Read its craziest uses you couldn’t have thought of before.
Heals Bug Bites
Having a nasty bug bite on your arm and nothing helps? No one likes bug bites, but unfortunately, there’s rarely anything to prevent it in the summer. If you want to tone the pain and itching down a bit, though, toothpaste can help. Just rub some on the affected area and it’ll provide instant relief. Repeat the process until the itch is gone.
Cleans the Toilet
Toothpaste is a pitch-perfect toilet bowl cleaner. To use it, smear some on the bowl, then scrub it away with your trusty brush. Once you see the results, you’ll never need to use chemical-laden cleaners again.
Shine Your Vases and Jars
We all love our jars and vases except for one problem – their shine can disappear over time. If you want to restore it, you don’t need to pay hundreds to ‘specialists’ of some kind. All you need is some toothpaste. Use a clean rug to apply it on the inside and outside and your vases and jars will look brand-new in minutes!
Controls Pests in Your Garden
To keep pests away from your garden, you should circle them with a bit of toothpaste. It will keep pesky ants and slugs away who find the smell repulsive.
Polish Metal Pots Like Never Before
Just like it can polish glass items, toothpaste can polish metal pots too. Put some on a clean piece of cloth (or microfiber) and rub it nicely on the surface. Rinse with lukewarm water and they will shine like on the first day you bought them.
Cleans Mirrors Perfectly
Those chemical glass cleaners rarely give mirrors a perfect shine. They either smear it too much or they leave too much debris behind. But you know what could help? Toothpaste. Rub it all over your mirrors and wipe with a damp cloth, then a clean and dry one in the end. Your mirrors will be cleaner than ever.
Cleans Your Smartphone Screen Too
Smartphone screens can get dirty in just a day. Considering how often we use them, it’s no wonder. A bit of toothpaste on a clean piece of cloth can buff those small scratches away while keeping the screen squeaky clean.
Clean and Polish Your Shoes
Here’s a use we can try – dab a little toothpaste on a clean cloth and rub it on your leather shoes. It’ll clean debris and get rid of tiny scuffs, making them look like new.
