15 amazing uses of toothpaste

Toothpaste not only makes your teeth whiter and shinier, but it also has many other useful benefits..

1. Heals bites, sores, and blisters.

For minor skin irritations like scratches and insect bites, applying a small amount of toothpaste can help reduce itching and swelling. For more serious wounds like sores or blisters, wait until they are completely dry before applying toothpaste; this will help the wounds heal faster.

2. Soothe burns

You can temporarily apply toothpaste to minor burns that aren't open wounds. Immediately after a burn, apply a thin layer of toothpaste to the burn to prevent it from breaking open.

3. Minimize facial pores

Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the affected area in the evening before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning.

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4. Clean your nails.

If you use a toothbrush and toothpaste to gently brush the surface of your nails, you'll have brighter, cleaner, and healthier nails.

5. Eliminate odors

Fish, garlic, onions, and other pungent foods can penetrate the skin cells on your hands, causing unpleasant odors. Simply rubbing your hands with toothpaste will eliminate all these unpleasant smells.

6. Remove stains

Toothpaste can make stubborn stains disappear on both clothes and carpets. For clothes, apply toothpaste to the stain and rub until the stain disappears. Then, wash as usual (note that using whitening toothpaste on colored fabrics can sometimes bleach the fabric). For stains on carpets, apply toothpaste to the stains, then quickly scrub with a brush and rinse immediately.

7. Clean dirty shoes.

Toothpaste is especially effective for cleaning running shoes. Similar to carpet stains, apply toothpaste directly to the stained area on the shoe, then use a brush to scrub and wipe clean.

8. Remove stains from walls

Use a damp cloth with toothpaste and gently rub it on the wall to make the stains disappear.

9. Refresh your jewelry.

Apply toothpaste to the jewelry and leave it overnight. The next day, wipe it clean with a soft cloth. For diamonds, you can gently scrub them with a toothbrush and a little toothpaste and water. Do not use this method on pearls, as it will damage them.

10. Reduce scratches on DVDs, VCDs, and CDs.

This method has been used with a fairly high success rate, but only for minor scratches and stains. Apply a thin layer of toothpaste to the plate and gently scrub, then rinse.

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11. Clean the piano keys.

Gently clean the piano keys of dust and dirt with a damp cloth dampened with a little toothpaste, then wipe with a clean cloth.

12. Deodorizing baby bottles

If your baby's bottle smells, it's best to use toothpaste to scrub it clean and deodorize. Then, rinse it thoroughly.

13. Remove burnt-on residue from the iron.

After some use, the metal surface of an iron becomes covered with a burnt-on layer. The silica in toothpaste will gently remove this rust.

14. Cleaning the glass

Rub a small amount of toothpaste onto each lens or frame of your glasses, then rinse thoroughly. You'll find the lenses are much brighter and clearer. Avoid rubbing too hard, as the abrasive components in toothpaste can scratch the lenses.

According to Vnexpress-LH