7 Surprising Toothpaste Hacks You Probably Didn't Know About – News18

While toothpaste has long been a staple in our daily dental care routines, its usefulness extends far beyond oral hygiene. Toothpaste holds a surprising multi-tasking ability and boasts an array of household uses.

Containing harsh abrasive properties, toothpaste can come in handy for various purposes, like scrubbing stains from utensils, removing pungent smells and even pulling out stubborn oil marks from walls.

Kitchen Uses of Toothpaste

1. To clean the sink:Using toothpaste can help to remove those ugly stains from your stainless steel sinks. For this, take a small amount of toothpaste on a damp cloth or sponge and scrub the sink in circular motions, especially around the stained areas. After it’s done, rinse the sink thoroughly with water. Doing this regularly can help to effectively remove tough water stains and spots.
2. To polish glass and ceramic stove tops:Glass windows, mirrors and stovetops need gentle cleaning to remove the stains to avoid scratches and get a flawless surface. Take toothpaste on a cloth and gently scrub the affected areas with soft hands. The abrasiveness of the paste can help to remove the stains.
3. Tea, coffee or oil stains: People often have oil stains or tea/coffee marks on their utensils, which dish soaps fail to remove. However, toothpaste can help bring back the lustre. For this, just take toothpaste inside the stained vessel with a brush or cloth and rub it well. Rinse it with water to remove all the residue.
4. To wipe the floor:In case you don’t have a floor cleaner handy, you can just smear some toothpaste on the floor and wipe it with a wet mop before polishing it with a dry and soft cloth.
5. Cleaning bottles/containers: If you have bottles or empty containers that require proper cleaning to remove the sour smell, try using toothpaste instead of dish soap and scrub the surfaces. Rinse thoroughly before using them again.
6. Crayon marks: Kids love expressing their creativity on walls with crayons, but those colourful masterpieces can be tough to clean. To remove these crayon marks, you can apply toothpaste and clean it with a damp cloth. However, be careful to not scrap the wall paint.
7. Cleaning shoes:We all love those shining white shoes. However, shoes tend to get dirty upon regular usage. Using toothpaste can help to clean your shoes, especially the white-soled sneakers. However, you should use only non-gel white toothpaste as the coloured ones can leave stains.