What is the use of expired toothpaste

Many people always throw away expired toothpaste. In fact, this is an incorrect method. Toothpaste is bought with our own money, and it is a pity to throw it away. Although you can no longer brush your teeth with expired toothpaste, you can use it to do many small experiments in life that can solve many problems in our lives. Expired toothpaste is not useless and is still very useful. So, what is the use of expired toothpaste?

1. Wipe the phone screen

Even if the mobile phone screen is covered with a mobile phone film, it is still easy to be stained with fingerprints, grease, dust and other pollutants. At this time, expired toothpaste can come in handy. Take some paper towels or rags, dip them in toothpaste, and then use them to wipe the mobile phone screen, which can make the phone look like new.

2. Clean the faucet

Faucets that have been used for a long time will produce scale and other dirt. If you don’t have a detergent, you can squeeze some expired toothpaste onto the faucet, then use a discarded toothbrush to brush the toothpaste evenly, and then clean it with a rag. The faucet will become as bright as new.

3. Wipe the iron

Metal utensils such as irons that have been used for a long time can be cleaned with expired toothpaste. If an electric iron is used for a long time, a layer of rust will accumulate on the bottom. When the iron is turned off and cooled, apply a little toothpaste on the bottom and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth to remove the rust.

4. Graffiti on the wall

Children love to draw on the white walls of their home when their parents aren't paying attention. Parents don't need to worry about this problem. Just smear expired toothpaste on the wall and then wipe it back and forth with toilet paper or white cloth to help remove the graffiti on the wall.

5. Laundry Descaling

Toothpaste is used to clean teeth, and it can also be used to remove dirt from clothes, especially dirt on shirt cuffs and collars. Using expired toothpaste to clean them is effective.

6. Clean tea stains

People who usually use cups to make tea or coffee will inevitably have color residue at the bottom of the cup, and this kind of dirt is very difficult to clean. You might as well put expired toothpaste on the wall of the cup, and after scrubbing it repeatedly, the tea or coffee stains will be quickly removed. And brushing glass with toothpaste can also help repair cracks.

7. Used to clean glass windows

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and the glass windows, mirrors, glass cups, etc. at home can be cleaned with expired toothpaste. Squeeze some toothpaste on the glass and rub it vigorously. The effect of toothpaste is comparable to detergent and can keep the mirror surface smooth and bright.

8. Can clean the toilet

Whether it is a toilet or a squat toilet, there will be dirt left after using it for a long time. Similarly, squeeze some expired toothpaste into the toilet, brush it several times with a brush, and the toilet will be clean and white again.

9. Can wash away grease

Do not throw away expired toothpaste. If there are stains or oil stains on clothes, just rub a little toothpaste on them to remove the sweat stains. To remove oil stains, just gently rub them a few times and then wash with clean water to remove them.

10. Clean your silver

If silverware is left unused for a long time, a black oxide layer will appear on the surface. By wiping it with toothpaste, the silverware can become shiny and silvery white.

11. Shoeshine

Expired toothpaste can not only be used for cleaning, but also for maintaining leather shoes. Squeeze a little expired toothpaste and shoe polish onto the surface of leather shoes, then rub back and forth, the leather shoes will be brighter.

12. Repair car model logo

The vehicle model logo will become dull after being eroded by rain and long-term dust deposition. Apply toothpaste on the vehicle model logo and wipe it with a rag after a while to restore the plated metal luster. It can also clean the headlights.

13. Remove odor

When cooking, some dishes with strong odors, such as fish, will easily leave a fishy smell on your hands after washing the fish. You might as well use the toothpaste at home, apply the toothpaste on your hands and rub them after washing your hands, then rinse with clean water, and the fishy smell will disappear.