Toothpaste to clean and perfume the house
Toothpaste takes care of our teeth and our smile. Yes, but not only. Against all expectations, even if the idea may seem absurd, it is also a powerful ally for household chores. Like baking soda or vinegar, our grandmothers even used it very often to remove certain stubborn dirt. Many tips exist to make your daily life easier. Today, we are going to reveal a few of them to you. We are going to start with an unknown method to quickly get rid of unpleasant odors escaping from the toilet. You know, all those repulsive fumes that have the annoying habit of spreading throughout the house. Oh yes, you even complain about it often! Usually you rely on industrial air fresheners. However, they are rather expensive and their scent dissipates too quickly. So, in the end, it’s not always the best option. What if we told you that toothpaste can be a game-changer? Yes, it would be amazing, but indeed, it has the power to refresh the bathroom. Curious to know how it will get rid of all those indelicate smells? You will see, this simple trick will change your life!
1. Perfume the house
Putting toothpaste on toilet paper – Source: spm
Like toothpaste, toilet paper is never missing in the bathroom. Obviously, if it is perfumed, it is even better. At least, it would be much more convenient for our trick. And it is precisely on this toilet paper that your toothpaste will intervene. First you need to prepare a very simple solution: mix a little fabric softener with 2 tablespoons of toothpaste. You will get a homogeneous and fairly fluid mixture, which you will need to put inside the toilet paper roll. From there, the latter will absorb the solution and soak up a delicate scent of freshness. As it evaporates, you will notice that this pleasant scent will invade every corner of the room. As soon as you set foot in the bathroom, you will be overwhelmed by this superb fragrance. Bet won!
2. Remove stains from clothes
While we’re at it, we have another tip for you: apply a dab of toothpaste on the toilet paper and rub grease stains on your clothes. It’s a super effective solution when you accidentally stain your white shirt. Then rinse the soiled area with water. It’s magic, the stains disappeared in the blink of an eye! And this, thanks to the active ingredients of the toothpaste which have the ability to quickly eliminate the slightest dirt on the fabrics.
Noticed : Speaking of bad smells, the great thing about toothpaste is that it’s also able to chase away the foul smells that infect your shoes. How ? You will only have to place a piece of paper with some paste inside the shoe. Rub lightly. Then leave it like that all night. The next morning, you will be delighted to see that the suffocating smell is no longer relevant!
3. Removes food odors
Have you just cooked and even after washing your hands, the strong smell of garlic, onion or fried fish remains stuck? Oh yes, it’s very annoying, we understand you. But, there is an ideal solution against that. Simply apply a little toothpaste to your hands. Rub your fingers well for a few seconds, then rinse them. Exit the unpleasant smell! Your hands are all fresh, plus your nails look whiter and shinier.
4.Nclean the shoes
Putting toothpaste on shoes – Source: spm
Are your white sneakers looking gray? It won’t last, don’t worry. The toothpaste is there to revive their lost whiteness. A small amount on a sponge or a soft brush will suffice to clean dirty and blackened areas. Then rinse the shoes with lukewarm water. Say goodbye to yellowish or grayish marks: your sneakers are like new!
5. Polish silverware and copper coins
Putting toothpaste on cutlery. Source: spm
With wear and excess humidity, silver cutlery and jewelry eventually tarnish and lose their luster. No problem, pour a little toothpaste on a soft cloth, rub gently and presto, your silverware is sparkling clean again. All you have to do is rinse your pieces in hot water and polish them with a dry cloth. The shine is back!
6. Degrease the soleplate of the iron
The bottom of your iron Has a buildup of starch and looks a little burnt? You will fix this in minutes. Put a dab of toothpaste on a soft cloth and carefully wipe the sole. Then wipe with a damp cloth to remove any paste residue. Of course, before carrying out this operation, make sure that the iron is completely cold, so as not to burn yourself.
7. Erase crayon marks from walls
Apply toothpaste to a wall. Source: spm
Does your toddler love to draw his little works of art on the walls? Yes, no matter how much you reprimand him, he is still attracted by this big white canvas. But don’t panic, here too toothpaste will come to your rescue. Put some on a damp sponge and go over the entire surface of the wall. You will see that the pencil marks will fade away in seconds. Finish by wiping with a damp cloth and let air dry.
8. Makes car headlights shine
This little trick will enchant all drivers desperate to see their headlights still dirty: pass a sponge soaked in paste directly on the soiled headlight. You will not only eliminate road debris, but also any insects embedded in the nooks and crannies. Wipe and rinse with a damp cloth. The must: the toothpaste will polish the small scratches at the same time and your headlight will be more sparkling than ever.
9. Protects cell phone screen
Apply toothpaste to phone screen. Source: spm
You never know how to clean the screen of your Smartphone? Well, good news, toothpaste also helps to maintain it, make it shine and get rid of all the annoying little scratches. Just put a tiny amount on your fingertips to restore its shine. Finish by wiping with a slightly damp cloth and allowing your laptop to air dry.
10. Clean the sink
Put toothpaste on the sink. Source: spm
Finally, like all of us, you surely happen to drop a little toothpaste in the sink, don’t you? Do not be upset and especially do not rinse it. On the contrary, take the opportunity to purify this space. So take a damp sponge and use it to clean the entire sink. Then rinse the area well and let it dry. There you go, it’s all clean and, to top it off, it even smells of fresh mint.
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