Tooth paste is used to clean up our teeth and make our mouths fresh. But did you know that it can also be used in various ways apart from cleaning teeth? below are other functions;
For skin care
Calcium carbonate in toothpaste has the absorptive property that can reduce acne naturally. It takes off dirt, toxins and controls the oil production on your face that are responsible for the growth of acne.
To remove chewing gum from your hair
Have ever had a chewing gum stick to your hair? So annoying indeed but toothpaste has it all. Apply toothpaste on the area hair with toothpaste and leave it to dry up. The gum will come out easily.
Remove scratches from the CD
Squeeze toothpaste around the CD with scratches and scrub using a dry cloth or cotton. You will have a clean CD free from scratches.
Controls pests
Calcium in toothpaste is harmless to us but harmful to the pests. Make a solution of toothpaste and sprinkle it around your garden to repel the pests. Removes carpet stains- Apply toothpaste to the stained carpet and scrub gently using a cotton and you will have your carpet speckling.
Cleans iron box
Apply toothpaste at the bottom of your stained iron box then use a cloth to wipe it. You will have a speckling iron box than it was.
Relieves insect bites and stings
When you have an insect bite or sting, toothpaste can help in soothing the pain. Apply the paste on the affected area and it will relieve the pain
Cleans your nails
Toothpaste makes your dark nails to look clean and be strong. All you need is to apply the toothpaste on your nails and leave it for ten minutes then clean it using a cotton.
To clean up your sink
Apply toothpaste on the sink and using a brush, scrub the sink and you will have it looking better.