6 New Uses for Toothpaste
Clever ways to repurpose an everyday item.
John Lawton1. Jewelry Polish
Out of the actual thing? Brighten tarnished baubles and precious metals by smearing them with a glob of nongel toothpaste.
Gently buff with a soft cloth until they shine.
2. Computer Cleaner
Get grubby fingerprints off the keys by rubbing them with a white, baking soda–based toothpaste. Let dry, then wipe with a
damp cloth.
3. Swim-Goggle Defogger
Coat each lens inside and out with nongel toothpaste and rinse. The paste helps prevent haziness.
4. Hand Deodorizer
After handling garlic or onions, apply a half-dollar–size amount to wet palms, rub together, and rinse.
5. Nail Brightener
Gently massage a little whitening toothpaste into nail beds to remove any yellowing.
6. Shoe Shine
Return white or light-colored kicks to their fresh-out-of-the-box state by erasing scuff marks with a soft toothbrush and a white nongel paste. Remove excess with a damp cloth.
