In addition to maintaining oral hygiene, toothpaste has several surprising applications in daily life. Among the myriad of clever tips and tricks involving this product is an unexpected hack that not many are aware of: applying a small amount of toothpaste to your hairbrush.
What is the benefit of applying toothpaste to your hairbrush?
A hairbrush is a personal item that we use daily. Over time, it comes into contact with dirt, dead skin cells, sebum, and shed hair from your scalp. As a result, the brush can accumulate a significant amount of dirt and bacteria.
Using a dirty brush can lead to hair and scalp issues such as dandruff, fungal infections, hair loss, and scalp inflammation. Dirty brushes are also a contributing factor to greasy and malodorous hair. According to Sohu, to maintain healthy hair and scalp, it is essential to regularly clean your hairbrush to remove dirt and bacteria.
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However, cleaning a hairbrush is a task that many people dread due to the challenge of thoroughly cleaning each bristle. The spaces between the bristles are typically narrow and difficult to clean thoroughly with water alone. Moreover, the natural oils from our scalp and hair can easily build up on the brush, creating a stubborn residue that water alone cannot remove. Over time, this buildup can make the brush even dirtier and cause your hair to become oilier each time you brush it.
Applying a small amount of toothpaste to the brush can help address this issue more easily. Follow these four simple steps:
– Choose an old toothbrush that is no longer used but still has firm bristles.
– Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the hairbrush, ensuring that you cover the bristles and the surface of the brush.
– Use the old toothbrush to scrub the bristles of the hairbrush thoroughly, making sure that the toothpaste penetrates all parts of the brush.
– Rinse the hairbrush thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining toothpaste and dirt. Dry the brush with a clean cloth and let it air dry.
Other Amazing Uses for Toothpaste
Apart from cleaning your hairbrush by applying toothpaste to it, you can also use toothpaste for the following purposes:
Soothing Insect Bites
One surprising benefit of toothpaste is its ability to relieve insect bites. For example, if you are bitten by a mosquito or stung by an ant, the affected area will likely become itchy and swollen. Applying a small amount of toothpaste to the bite can help soothe the skin.
Polishing Silverware
Silver jewelry, cutlery, and other silver items tend to tarnish over time. To restore their shine, simply apply a small amount of toothpaste to an old toothbrush and gently scrub the tarnished areas. Within seconds, your silverware will be sparkling again. Rinse it with clean water afterward.
Cleaning Glass Bottles and Jars
Toothpaste is also effective at cleaning glass bottles and jars. Apply toothpaste to a damp cloth and wipe down the entire surface of the glass. No matter how stubborn the stain, the glass will be left sparkling clean and odor-free.
Removing Crayon Marks from Walls
If your children have drawn on your walls with crayons, don’t despair. Simply spray some toothpaste on the affected area and use a cloth or an old toothbrush to scrub it away. The mild abrasive quality of toothpaste will quickly remove the crayon marks, and you can then wipe the wall clean with a damp cloth.
Brightening Wooden Surfaces
It can be frustrating to see unsightly stains on your wooden furniture or surfaces. Fortunately, toothpaste can help remove these stains in a matter of minutes. Simply apply some toothpaste to the stained area and watch as the stains disappear.
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