Plain old white toothpaste works best with these. Leave the blue and green gels for your teeth. Pastes with whitening ingredients can also increase the effectiveness.
1. Repair a scratched CD.
Data on a CD isn't stored on the shiny surface. It's actually on top, under the label. This means that scratches on the bottom can be buffed away with a little toothpaste and a soft cloth to bring back the uninterrupted surface the laser needs to read the data properly.
2. Fixed scratched glasses.
Extend the life of your scratched glasses by using the mild abrasives in toothpaste to smooth out the marks. Gently rub a bit of paste onto the lenses in a side-to-side motion with a very soft cloth. Then, clean your lenses with regular glass cleaner.
3. Remove blackheads.
Wash your face thoroughly and pat dry, then apply a thin layer of toothpaste to your problem areas. Let harden completely so that it can dry out your pores and latch onto the blackheads. To remove, rub in a light, circular motion to peel away the paste, and then wash your face.
4. Soothe a bug bite.
I feel itchy just thinking about mosquitoes. Toothpaste spread onto the bite and left to dry can help pull out the toxic fluids the bug spits into the bite when they are feed. (I'm not scratching, you're scratching.)
5. Prevent bathroom mirrors from fogging.
Don't spend extra money on one of those no-fog bathroom mirrors. Instead, add toothpaste to your regular cleaning routine. Spread a thin layer on the mirror and then wipe it off with a soft cloth. This trick is also useful for keeping swimming goggles clear.
6. Polish bathroom chrome.
Keep your faucet clean without even leaving the bathroom. Scrub the chrome with an old toothbrush and a bit of plain toothpaste. This same trick can be used on other metal surfaces in your home, or even to clean your silverware.
7. Remove scuffs from shoes.
Toothpaste is great for all kinds of shoes, including leather. Rub a bit into the dirt with your fingers, and scrub lightly with an old toothbrush if it's stubborn. Then just wipe it away with a damp cloth.
8. Remove water rings from furniture.
Have that one person in your house who refuses to use a coaster? Stop worrying and clean up the rings with plain toothpaste. Rub into the stain gently until it improves, but don't rub for too long in one go. To prevent the wood itself from discoloring, repeat the treatment as needed in short, gentle stages.
9. Remove crayon from walls.
Got kids? Has there been a crayon within reach of them at any point? Then you've probably had it on your walls at least once. Toothpaste's light, abrasive qualities will remove them without damaging the actual paint job.
10. Clean a clothes iron.
It's counter-productive to iron clean clothes with a dirty iron. When it starts to look gross, apply some toothpaste to it and scrub away. Just make sure it's turned off before you begin.
11. Remove nasty odors from plastic containers.
Stinky lunch containers are gross, and even if they are otherwise clean, you don't really want to eat from them. Scrub the inside with toothpaste, and not only will the smells be gone, but any staining will also have improved.
12. Remove lipstick stains from clothing.
Accidentally left your favorite shade in your pocket and sent it through the wash? Toothpaste can help with that, too. Rub it into the stain and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
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