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Surprising benefits of toothpaste caps

Don't throw away the toothpaste tube after using it because it has some uses that not everyone knows about.

10 December, 2023

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Throwing away product packaging after use is a habit of many people. However, we can completely take advantage of these containers for recycling, reuse, to save costs or protect the environment. Used toothpaste tubes, when finished, can be reused in many ways.

Each toothpaste tube is usually replaced after about 2-3 months of use, resulting in a large amount of waste. Therefore, you can make use of the empty toothpaste tubes to perform some very effective household tasks.

First, use scissors to cut the used toothpaste tube into many small rectangular pieces of different sizes. After cutting, open these small pieces and you will see that there is still a lot of toothpaste inside that you cannot squeeze out. You can then make use of this leftover toothpaste to clean household items.

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Clean electric heaters: Use the remaining toothpaste to clean the electric heaters by gently rubbing the toothpaste tube on the surface of the heater. Leave it like that for a while for the toothpaste to work, then use a wet cloth to wipe the surface of the heater. You will be surprised to see the heater looking clean and shiny.

Clean electrical sockets: Electrical sockets that have been used for a long time will accumulate dirt and stubborn stains that are difficult to remove with a regular cloth. You cannot use a wet cloth for the electrical socket because it can be extremely dangerous, causing fire and electric shock. At this time, use the toothpaste tube to gently rub the dirt on the electrical socket. After a while, use a dry cloth to wipe it again and the stains will be completely removed.

Clean stainless steel faucets: Stainless steel faucets in sinks and kitchen sinks, due to the impact of dirty water, food, etc., can rust and lose their aesthetics. The dirt on the faucets is quite stubborn and hard to wash away with just water. Handle these dirt stains by applying toothpaste on the faucet, then use a cloth or sponge to clean the faucet. The abrasive particles in the toothpaste will slowly remove all these dirt stains without scratching the faucet.

Remove scratches on glass: Rub the toothpaste tube pieces on glass surfaces that need to be cleaned of scratches, such as vases, bottles, glass tabletops, water cups, etc. Gently rub the toothpaste tube pieces in a circular motion and you will see the scratches gradually disappear.

Remove dirt on ironing boards: Ironing boards that have been used for a long time are prone to stains, dust, and even burn marks. Just reuse the toothpaste tube, then gently apply it to the ironing board surface. After a while, use a cloth or a soft fabric to wipe it clean.

Make decorations: You can completely recycle empty toothpaste tubes into beautiful flowers to display on the study table, with very simple steps. First, clean the empty toothpaste tubes. Then cut off the cap and tail of the toothpaste tube and cut the tube vertically to turn it into a silver paper sheet. Next, fold the paper sheet in half and cut it vertically along the body into small strands about 0.5cm wide. Finally, carefully roll the paper sheet to form a flower shape. Then cut a few more small pieces. Glue the flowers and leaves together to complete our masterpiece.

Tube for shampoo when traveling: Carrying a large shampoo bottle when traveling is very inconvenient, so you often transfer the shampoo to small plastic bottles, but you can also use the empty toothpaste tube for that purpose. Firstly, clean and cut off the tail of the toothpaste tube. Then, pour the shampoo into the toothpaste tube. Note that you should not fill it up completely, or else you won’t be able to fold it back. Finally, fold the tail part and wrap it with silver paper, then put an iron on top and iron it so that the tail sticks together.

Pencil case: With just a few simple steps, you can make a small, cute, and convenient pencil case from the empty toothpaste tube. Cut the used toothpaste tube in half, clean and dry the inside. Then sew or glue a small piece of fabric onto the tube mouth for decoration. Depending on your preference, you can tie a ribbon to decorate your pencil case.

Keep cords from getting tangled: Cut off the head and tail to create a tube with two open ends. Insert the cord into this tube to prevent the cord from getting tangled. You can also drill a hole at the tail of the toothpaste tube, then wrap it around the cord and insert the toothpaste cap into the hole you just created. Then we have a loop to coil the cord.

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