A toothbrush is a familiar and daily personal item. According to experts, you should replace your toothbrush every 3 months to protect your oral health. Instead of throwing away used toothbrushes like before, now you can make use of them to solve these “problems”.
Peeling hard nuts like cashews, sunflowers…
Many people refuse to eat nuts like cashews, sunflowers, etc. because it hurts their hands when peeling. To solve this “trouble”, you can remove the bristle heads of 2 old toothbrushes, use a rubber band to tie them together and secure them with a small piece of paper in the middle.
It only takes a few minutes, but you will have a convenient and efficient tool for peeling nuts.
Cleaning the “dead corners” of the toilet
If you are worried about how to clean the dead corners of the toilet, you can use old toothbrushes to improve the situation. First, you can use a lighter to burn the handle, bend it, and let it cool. With this special shape, you can easily clean the areas that a regular brush cannot reach when cleaning the toilet.
Because the toilet and bathroom are in frequent contact with bacteria, dust, etc., you need to clean them regularly to ensure your family’s health.
Cleaning limescale on the faucet
After a long time of use, your stainless steel faucets will accumulate limescale that seriously affects their appearance. Therefore, you can tie 2 old toothbrushes together so that the bristle heads are facing each other.
Then, soak them in a detergent solution and gently scrub around the faucet to remove dirt. This way, you will not have to spend too much time and your faucet will look as shiny as new.
Cleaning the hairbrush
After a long time of use, your hairbrushes will become dirty due to dandruff and oil secreted from the scalp. However, cleaning them is not as easy as you think. To solve this problem, you can soak an old toothbrush in a detergent solution and gently scrub the bristles to remove the dirt.
With just a few simple steps, you will have a clean and easily manageable hairbrush.
Cleaning computer keyboards
Not everyone knows that used toothbrushes can be used to clean electronic devices such as computer keyboards or air conditioner filters…
With their soft bristles and compact size, toothbrushes can easily reach small gaps and remove dust and dirt.
Cleaning the bottom of cups
When cleaning cups, many people overlook the deep bottom because it is difficult to clean. However, you can use old toothbrushes to “deal with this problem”. First, use a lighter to heat the bristle heads of the toothbrush. Then, use your finger to gently bend the handle to create a right angle. Wait until the toothbrush is cool and stiff, and you will have a simple tool to clean dirt.