Can toothpaste replace household cleaners?

Summary

• Toothpaste is found in almost every home but did you know it can be used for more than just cleaning your teeth?  It may also help remove certain stains and clean different items around the house.
• A small amount of white toothpaste may help remove these marks from some washable surfaces.
• Cleaning stains from a toilet seat Toothpaste may help remove some light marks from certain hard, non porous toilet seat surfaces.

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Toothpaste is found in almost every home but did you know it can be used for more than just cleaning your teeth?  It may also help remove certain stains and clean different items around the house.

According to cleaning expert Joy Ramos ordinary white non gel toothpaste contains fine particles that may help clean some surfaces and restore their shine.

However, toothpaste is not suitable for every material so it is important to use it carefully. Here are seven ways toothpaste may help with household cleaning.

Reducing minor scratches on glass

Toothpaste may help make very light scratches on some glass surfaces less noticeable. However the results can vary depending on the type of glass and the depth of the scratches.

Important: Avoid using toothpaste on mobile phone screens, as it may damage their protective coating.

Removing crayon marks from walls

Children sometimes leave crayon marks on walls while drawing. A small amount of white toothpaste may help remove these marks from some washable surfaces.

Apply a little toothpaste to a soft damp cloth and gently rub the marked area. Test it on a hidden spot first to make sure it does not damage the paint.