Beyond Brushing: 10 surprising uses of toothpaste

Scuff marks on leather shoes can be removed by gently rubbing them with a toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste.

Remove Scuff Marks from Shoes

To clean and restore their appearance, gently scrub piano keys them with toothpaste.

Clean Piano Keys

Scrubbing the white rubber parts of tennis shoes with toothpaste can restore their original appearance.

Shine Up White Shoes

Clean your clothing iron by applying toothpaste to a toothbrush and cleaning the grime off the iron's plates.

Clean the iron

Use toothpaste to restore the sparkle of diamond rings.

Make Diamonds Shine

Scrub baby bottles with toothpaste to remove sour milk smells.

Freshen Baby Bottles

To prevent fogging in swimming goggles, wipe them with toothpaste.

Stop Fogging in Swimming Goggles

Clean your smartphone screen with toothpaste to remove fingerprints, smudges, and scratches. Simply apply a small amount of toothpaste to a soft cloth and rub the screen in circular motions. Then wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel.

Clean Your Phone

Toothpaste can help relieve itching and swelling from bug bites and minor burns. Simply dab some toothpaste on the affected area and allow it to dry. It will help to relieve inflammation and cool the skin.

Comfort Bug Bite and Minor Burns

Toothpaste can help restore the shine to silver and brass items. Simply squeeze toothpaste onto a soft cloth and rub the metal surface until it sparkles.

Polish Silver and Brass

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