Toothpaste Isn’t Just Meant For Teeth. Here are 8 Genius Ways To Use It That You Never Expected

There are so many awesome cleaning tips and life hacks out there, but an unfortunate number of them require an item you don’t have in your home already. But not today! Here are 8 genius uses for something you already have in your possession: toothpaste! You (hopefully!) already have at least one tube of it in your bathroom at home. While you most likely only use it for cleaning your teeth, there are endless other uses for this sticky stuff.

Here are 8 genius ways to use toothpaste that you have never heard of before:

1. Clean Your Car Headlights

You may have used expensive car detailing kits in the past in order to give your ride a clean, shiny appearance, but save some money and time with that toothpaste in your medicine cabinet. Spread it over your cloudy headlights and even use an old toothbrush to really scrub, then wash it clean.

2. Repair Small Scratches On Your Car

Here’s another way toothpaste can keep your car looking nice! If you notice a small ding in your paint job, pull out your trusty toothpaste and a soft cloth. Gently wipe the gash in your paint and get ready for it to look like new again!

3. Polish Your Silverware

You might be accustomed to using fancy, stinky silver cleaners to make your silver shiny on Thanksgiving, but you don’t need to be that particular! Shine your silverware by rubbing some toothpaste on each piece with a soft cloth. Gently remove all the toothpaste and get ready for that silver to shine!

4. Clean Your Dirty Shoes

Now, you might not want to put toothpaste on any cloth shoes, but leather and plastic might benefit from a good toothpaste cleaning! If you want to make your kicks look as pure as the day you bought them, then use a little toothpaste to clear the dirt away and bring back their fresh shoe shine. Use an old toothbrush to get in all the nooks and crannies.

5. Remove Shoe Odor

Shoes stink. It’s natural. If you want to get rid of the smell without buying extra odor eaters, try rubbing some toothpaste along the soles of your shoes to give a fresh scent. Let it dry completely before wearing your shoes again.

6. Soothe Mosquito Bites

Now that it’s summer, you might be wanting some easy mosquito bite fixes. Scratching them only makes them worse, but trying to ignore them is absolutely maddening. Instead, try rubbing some toothpaste on the affected areas in order to have immediate relief. Allow it to sit for a while before washing it off gently with water.

7. Remove Messy Nail Polish From Skin

Home manicures are a great way to save time and money. Unfortunately, there are bound to be imperfections, such as getting accidental brush strokes on your skin or cuticles. Rather than giving up and splurging on a professional manicure every few weeks, just let your home polish dry, rub on some toothpaste, and wipe it away.

8. Dry Out Pimples

This is actually one of the more well-known uses for toothpaste, but don’t worry if you’ve never heard of it before. Next time you have a pimple, take a small amount of toothpaste and put it over it. Let it rest overnight and in the morning, it’ll look as though it never happened!

Conclusion

There are many more great benefits of using toothpaste for a wide variety of cleaning, soothing and restoring needs. What genius toothpaste hacks do you know of? Share them in the comments below!