Household Tips: 40 Unusual Uses for Toothpaste (WWII Series)

Ever since I was little I’ve always been frugal. I never saw the value in buying designer items when I could purchase something just as good at a fraction of the price. I never really knew where this frugal gene came from because I seemed to be the only one who had it. It wasn’t until I started doing this WWII series to honor my grandmother that I realized where it came from. Grandma created her frugal living tips journal out of necessity and I’m recreating it out of practicality.

Health
Always consult a doctor before using toothpaste as a treatment

1. Blisters – to dry up, apply toothpaste to the affected area.
2. Bruises – to heal, rub the area with a little toothpaste.
3. Bug Bite – to relieve itching, cover the bite with a little
   toothpaste.
4. Burns – to relieve pain, run the burn under cold water and
   then apply toothpaste to the area.
5. Cold Sores – to heal, dab a little toothpaste on the sore
   before bed.
6. Poison Ivy – to relieve, apply toothpaste to the area and
   let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool, soapy water. Repeat 2x a day.

1. Acne – to treat, dab a little toothpaste to the affected
   area before bed.
2. Finger Nails – to remove yellowing, lightly buff your nails
   with a whitening toothpaste and a soft brush.
3. Finger Nails – to shine, lightly buff your nails with
   toothpaste and a soft brush.
4. Hair – to slick back, use a little toothpaste.
5. Hands – to remove odors, rub a little toothpaste around in
   your hands and rinse clean.
6. Hands – to remove tough dirt, rub your hands with a little
   toothpaste and rinse clean.
7. Skin – to control oiliness, wash face with toothpaste, followed
   by a moisturizer.

1. Baby Bottles – to deodorize, place a little toothpaste on a
   bottle brush and scrub the inside of the bottle. Rinse well.
2. Brass – to shine, place a little toothpaste on a soft cloth
   and buff clean. Rinse and dry completely.
3. Carpet – to remove stains, scrub the area with a little
   toothpaste and a damp cloth. Rinse clean.
4. Ceramic – to clean, scrub the item with a little toothpaste.
   Wipe with a clean cloth.
5. Crayon – to remove from walls, put a little toothpaste on
   the art work and scrub it away with a scrub brush. Rinse with water.
6. Diamond – to clean and polish, place a little toothpaste on
   an old toothbrush and gently scrub the diamond. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
7. Drywall Holes – to fill small holes, squirt a little
   toothpaste in the hole and lightly wipe with a wet rag.
8. Faucets – to shine, wipe the faucets with toothpaste and a
   soft cloth. Wipe clean with a dry soft cloth.
9. Gum – to remove from hair, work the toothpaste into the gum
   and let it sit fro several minutes.
10. Ink – to remove from fabric, scrub the stain with
    toothpaste. Rinse and repeat until gone.
11. Iron – to clean, scrub the metal plate of a cool iron with
    toothpaste and a soft rag. Wipe clean with damp cloth.
12. Jewelry – to shine, place a little toothpaste on an old
    toothbrush and gently scrub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
13. Leather – to brighten, rub the item with a little toothpaste
    and a soft cloth. Wipe with a damp cloth.
14. Linoleum – to remove scuffs, scrub with a little toothpaste
    and a soft cloth. Rinse clean.
15. Lipstick – to remove from fabric, scrub the stain with
    toothpaste, Rinse and repeat until gone.
16. Mirrors – to prevent fogging, wipe the mirror down with
    toothpaste. Wipe clean.
17. Piano – to clean the keys, rub the keys with a little
    toothpaste and an old toothbrush. Wipe with a damp cloth.
18. Pictures – to secure, dab a little toothpaste on the back
    corners.
19. Seals – to clean, use a little toothpaste around your
    refrigerator and freezer seals. Wipe clean with a damp rag.
20. Shoes – to remove scuffs, rub the area with a little
    toothpaste and a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp rag.
21. Shower Doors – to remove water spots, buff the glass with
    toothpaste and a soft cloth. Rinse clean.
22. Silver – to shine, place a little toothpaste on a soft cloth
    and buff. Rinse and dry completely.
23. Sink – to clean, use a sponge and a little toothpaste and
    wipe out the sink bowl. Rinse clean.
24. Sneakers – to whiten, scrub with toothpaste and an old
    toothbrush. Wipe with a damp cloth.
25. Watermarks – to remove from wood furniture, gently rub the
    area with a little toothpaste and a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth
    before polishing.

1. Car – to clean the chrome, wipe with a little toothpaste and
   a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp rag.
2. Headlights – to remove scratches and haze, scrub with a soft
   rag and toothpaste, using a circular motion. Rinse and buff clean.