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New Idea Hacks: What you can do with toothpaste

It can be used for so much more than just brushing your teeth. - by Bianca Mastroianni
  • 18 Oct 2019

New Idea Hacks is back with Kristina to show us how we can take a regular household, item and use it for basically anything.

This week, it's toothpaste.

WATCH: How to use Toothpaste to clean everyday items

Toothpaste isn't just for cleaning teeth...It can be used in multiple ways that will save you time and money.

For all these hacks you need to use normal toothpaste, not the gel variety.

You can rub toothpaste on swimming goggles or glasses and it will stop them from fogging up - amazing!

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The perfect glasses cleaner!

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Another great trick is to squirt a dab of toothpaste on a cloth, then use it to clean away scuffs on leather shoes. Just make sure to wipe away any excess with a damp cloth.

If you have some reusable bottles that have started to smell a bit, like thermoses or baby bottles, you can get rid of the smell with toothpaste. Just use it like you would dish soap - make sure to rub it in and then rinse thoroughly.

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From glasses to bottles, toothpaste is so diverse to clean with.

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And lastly, you can use toothpaste to make stubborn tea and coffee rings disappear. Just rub in some toothpaste with your fingers or a cloth and wash.

Can we acknowledge how shiny the jewellery is after shining it with toothpaste?

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How's that shine!

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SO clever!

Bianca Mastroianni
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Deputy Digital Content Manager | Entertainment & Family

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