Remove stubborn stains from clothes
Got a coffee stain on a light blouse? Or did you stain your shirt with lipstick? Or maybe your pen leaked right in your pocket? If you apply the treasured product to the stain, rub it a little and only then wash the item in the machine, it will be much easier to get rid of such a difficult stain. However, if you let the stain dry out and become old, then even toothpaste will not help you.
By the way
If you put a stain on a colored item, then it is better to bypass this advice: when rubbing, you risk bleaching and washing out part of the dye, which will result in leaving a light stain on the item.
For tiles and sanitary ware
Mild abrasive properties are what makes toothpaste a worthy competitor to special detergents and cleaning products. If you don’t have any on hand, you can easily clean the tiles in the bathroom with toothpaste. Its use is effective for washing toilets, sinks, as well as chrome-plated, nickel-plated, brass, copper and bronze surfaces of plumbing fixtures.
Refresh your leather surfaces
It is enough to drop ketchup on a light leather sofa or spill a little wine on it - and removing the stain will be problematic. Even if you wipe the surface immediately and the skin does not have time to stain, small particles of dirt will clog into the microfolds of the skin structure and will betray your carelessness. Rub the stain with a toothbrush and a little toothpaste and your skin will look as good as new! The same applies, for example, to white leather boots whose microcracks have been ingrained by street dirt, light-colored gloves or bags with scuffs, as well as light-colored leather car interiors.
Cleaning silver items
Such a familiar and at the same time unusual in its properties toothpaste will help to cope with the “patina of time” formed on silver decorative items, jewelry, and silverware.
There are two options here. You can simply rub the product with toothpaste, leave it for a couple of hours, and then rinse it with clean water. If you don't want to wait, you can tidy up your silverware or jewelry in a similar way to your teeth. Take a used old toothbrush, apply a little paste to it and use your usual movements to brush the spoon, salt shaker or ring. You will be pleasantly surprised to know what real silver glitter is.
Clean silver jewelry or dishes
Silver tends to darken and tarnish over the years, and some people even build a business on professional polishing of silver items. But you can polish them yourself with any fine abrasive, and where can you find abrasive particles finer than in toothpaste? In this case, it is better not to use a brush, but some kind of cloth: a microfiber cloth, a piece of felt, or even a cotton scarf. This method of polishing will take a lot of time, but the shine of heirloom cutlery is worth it!
Removing ink and colored pencil stains
When children have a desire to show their creativity, then, undoubtedly, these “artists” use chalk, markers, colored pencils on almost any surface that they see in front of them. This usually means they will eventually ruin your favorite clothes, rugs or walls, as marker and ink stains are difficult to remove.
To make cleaning and stain removal easier, simply apply a little toothpaste to the area with pencils or other artists' supplies, rub a little and let the toothpaste work on the stain for a few minutes, then wipe with a soft sponge.
Polish metal and chrome items
And again we sing an ode to microscopic abrasive particles: barely noticeable grooves on a faucet, small scratches on a metal sink from cleaning with coarse powders or marks from a metal sponge on an expensive stainless steel pan can be easily removed by polishing with a cloth and toothpaste!
Advice
There is no point in carrying out all polishing work with gel or baby pastes, since abrasive particles are usually not added to them.
Cleaning pans, pots, kettles
The problem of soot on frying pans and soot on pots and kettles is well known to many. Use toothpaste to clean kitchen utensils. This is another option for its unusual use. Although, in fact, there is nothing unusual here. If toothpaste is effective for tooth enamel, then why can’t it remove foreign deposits from a cast iron, steel, aluminum frying pan, and even more so from an enamel pan or kettle. A rag, sponge, toothpaste, a little work - and your pans will shine with a pure metallic shine, and your saucepan or kettle will be snow-white.
Get rid of unpleasant odor
Did you take coffee with milk in a thermos to work and forget to wash it? the flowers stood in the vase for a couple of weeks, and no one changed the water in it? You've chopped onions on a board, and now you're wondering how to cut fruit for dessert? A quick way to get rid of unpleasant odors is to wipe or rinse the source with toothpaste! After all, she copes with bad breath with a bang, which means she can cope here too.
Therapy for insect bites
Mosquito and midge bites, although they do not pose a serious danger, still cause great discomfort. Toothpaste will help get rid of the consequences of insect attacks. It is truly endowed with healing properties. Modern high-quality toothpastes contain compounds that have an antimicrobial effect, as well as propolis and herbal extracts. Apply a little paste to the insect bites and you will very quickly get rid of annoying irritation and itching.
However, it should be remembered that toothpaste is just a hygienic product, but not a sterile medical product. Therefore, you should not apply it to open wounds, places of cuts and abrasions - it is unsafe.
Remove dirt from nails
Do you like to tinker in the garden? Or in the garage? Or have you peeled a couple of dozen tangerines and your nails have taken on an orange tint? Wipe off any dirt, oil or ether by brushing your nails with a toothbrush and some toothpaste! We assure you that your nails will not only become clean, but will also acquire an attractive shine.
By the way
Many girls have already included cleaning their nails with toothpaste in their list of beauty procedures: the nails are simultaneously cleaned, polished and whitened, while the cuticles are delicately exfoliated. Agree, not every professional manicure product has such an effect!
Polish gadget screens or the surface of old disks
A new phone or tablet looks simply hypnotic with this smooth and pristine black mirror of the screen. But a couple of months pass and the display no longer looks so fresh, although there seem to be no scratches on it. It's all about micro-scratches, which can be removed by polishing with paste: 2-3 minutes of rubbing with a cloth over the display - and the screen or disks will become almost perfectly smooth!
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Get rid of stains on carpets
Removing a stain on a light-colored carpet is problematic, so we advise you to rely on the method of removing stains using toothpaste. To do this, immediately apply the product to the dirt, brush the stain, and then clean the residue with a clean brush in several passes. Naturally, the sooner you start cleaning the stain, the better the result will be, although bleaching pastes can cope even with old stains on light-colored carpets.
Against herpes, acne and callus blisters
In this case, we are not talking about open wounds, so the use of toothpaste here is quite acceptable. If there are no special products at hand, as is often the case in the country or somewhere else outside the city, then the unusual, but in our case so valuable, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of toothpaste will come to the rescue. Apply a thin layer of paste to the pimple, callus, or herpes affected area. You will see a positive result in a few hours.
Save white walls from children's drawings
What child doesn't love leaving a masterpiece with pencils or markers on the wall? But this makes parents more upset than happy. Don't worry, you don't have to re-stick or repaint a white wall if you use the right toothpaste for cleaning. If the wall is painted, then a small amount of paste and a cloth will help remove drawings even from water-based emulsion. However, for water-based paint this only works on white walls, so lovers of the Scandinavian style in the interior are in luck. If the walls have vinyl wallpaper, then you can clean any colors: they do not allow moisture to pass through, so the pattern will come off without harming the wallpaper. The main thing is not to rub too hard.
Impressive number of alternative uses, isn't it? Who would have thought that paste can not only take care of the cleanliness and health of the oral cavity, but also restore beauty and even polish minor scratches! Well, now is the time to try out all these household tricks and share the results!
Toothpastes - how to choose the right one
A good oral care product should not only be effective, but also be as safe as possible. Some manufacturers saturate their products with components, a high concentration of which can cause serious harm to human health in general.
Products based on plant components do not contain harsh chemicals and provide gentle cleansing. Essential oils and extracts of medicinal plants must be supplemented with surfactants (surfactants) - without them, high-quality cleansing is impossible. It’s another matter if the surfactants themselves are of a plant nature, and then we can confidently call the product completely natural. This is a good choice for children as well as adults!
Criterias of choice:
- A type of pasta.
As mentioned above, you need to choose a product based on individual needs and indications. If there are no problems with your teeth and gums, a prophylactic paste would be the best option. If there are problems with the enamel or the condition of the mucous membrane, it is worth considering treatment and preventive options. But in this case, you must first consult a dentist.
- Ingredients included.
Be sure to read the ingredients carefully before purchasing. If there are allergy sufferers in the family, it is important to make sure that there are no components that can provoke allergic reactions.
- Degree of abrasiveness
The presence of abrasive particles ensures high-quality mechanical cleaning of plaque and allows you to return your teeth to their natural whiteness. On the other hand, too long exposure of this kind leads to injury to the enamel, its thinning and hyperesthesia.
- Taste and smell
As for taste and smell, these criteria are left to the discretion of the user. Sometimes a too strong taste can cause unpleasant sensations or even gag reflexes - this also needs to be taken into account.
Adult toothpastes
Such toothpastes have the ability to eliminate pathogenic bacteria and freshen breath. Prevents the appearance of plaque and tartar.
✅Toothpaste “Comprehensive care” LAVERA
The toothpaste contains organic echinacea and calcium, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the gums and improve the health of the oral cavity.
The highly effective fluoride-free formula is rich in natural minerals, gently cleanses, protects the oral cavity from bacteria and freshens breath! With regular use, it prevents the appearance of tartar. Suitable for children. Does not contain fluorine and microplastics.
The German brand Lavera is the first in Germany among organic cosmetics! And the Germans, as you know, know a lot about the quality of natural products!
The naturalness and safety of the product is confirmed by the international standard NATRUE.
✅Refreshing toothpaste “Mint” COSLYS
Toothpaste, thanks to its 100% natural formula with calcium carbonate and aloe vera, gently cleanses teeth and prevents plaque.
Stevia extract, menthol and mint essential oil provide a pleasant, refreshing taste. Does not contain fluorine, titanium dioxide and synthetic dyes.
The French brand Coslys not only produces natural cosmetics, but also cares about reducing its eco-footprint.
The naturalness and safety of the product is confirmed by the international standard COSMOS ORGANIC.
Unflavored toothpastes
Such pastes are suitable for pregnant women, people with various taste intolerances and for homeopathic treatment. They do not contain mint and do not cause nausea.
✅Organic toothpaste for pregnant women (for allergy sufferers) AZETA BIO
The toothpaste was created specifically for pregnant women and people with various taste intolerances. Its delicate, special taste does not cause nausea.
Thanks to its special formula with aloe and xylitol, it perfectly protects and cares for tooth enamel and gums. And Barbados aloe extract provides a mild soothing and antibacterial effect.
Clinical studies confirm that regular use of toothpaste reduces the formation of plaque and the number of microorganisms that cause caries. The naturalness and safety of the product is confirmed by the international standard AIAB bio eco cosmesi.
✅Toothpaste “Zero Balance” SPLAT
Hypoallergenic toothpaste is odorless and has a subtle sweet taste. Great for protecting against tooth decay and keeping your breath fresh.
Active components: silver in active form (a powerful antibacterial component and antiseptic), potassium glycyrrhizinate (an active component of licorice root, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects), perilla seed extract (suppresses the growth of cariogenic microorganisms, preventing the formation of caries).
Clinically proven effectiveness after 4 weeks of use:
36.3% anti-caries effect - 36.3%, cleansing effect - 63.6%, anti-inflammatory effect - 37.5%.
Children's toothpastes
Children's teeth are especially susceptible to tooth decay because tooth enamel is not yet as strong as that of adults. In addition, caries of primary teeth has a direct impact on molars.
Children's toothpaste should not contain fluoride and its derivatives! According to statistics, about 30% of toothpaste is swallowed by young children while brushing their teeth, so children's oral care products should be as safe as possible.
Children are allowed to use adult toothpastes from the age of 14; until this time, parents must buy special children's products.
You can read more about caring for baby teeth in the article “TEETH CARE FROM CHILDHOOD - DENTIST’S ADVICE.”
The requirements for this category of pastes are special. This is exactly the case when you cannot trust only one package. The components in the composition must be gentle.
Foaming agents in children's toothpastes should be contained in minimal quantities or completely absent. Flavoring and aromatic additives should be natural ingredients.
✅Children's toothpaste “Strawberry-Cherry” SPLAT
The toothpaste is intended for children from 2 to 6 years old. The innovative LUCTATOL® system based on licorice extract and lactic enzymes destroys cariogenic bacteria and blocks their further development.
The effectiveness has been clinically proven: cleansing effect - 41.7%, remineralizing effect - 34%, anti-inflammatory effect - 48.4%.
Intensive strengthening of enamel is ensured by calcium hydroxyapatite (nHap).
Active ingredients: grape seed extract (effective in combating the cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans), L-Arginine (helps strengthen enamel), Aloe Vera gel (has an anti-inflammatory effect)
✅Organic toothpaste with xylitol “Raspberry” AZETA BIO
The toothpaste is suitable for children from 3 to 7 years old. Specially designed for gentle care of delicate gums and tooth enamel. The natural remedy prevents the development of osteoporosis because it helps increase bone density.
Xylitol promotes calcium absorption and improves enamel mineralization. The substance stimulates saliva production and reduces plaque deposits.
Aloe juice extract has an anti-inflammatory, astringent effect, soothes irritated gums and aphthae.
Sorbitol has an anti-caries effect, which is associated with a decrease in the production of organic acids in the enamel.
Environmentally friendly composition and packaging made from renewable and recycled materials.
The naturalness and safety of the product is confirmed by the international standard AIAB bio eco cosmesi.
