To Do With That Old Toothbrush

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Throughout history, toothbrushes have been made out of tree twigs, bones and even porcupine quills. In modern times, the toothbrush has evolved into a scientific work of art, allowing people to achieve cleaner and healthier teeth and gums. The core process of making toothbrushes has remained the same, but with advancements in technology, these oral hygiene mechanisms have progressed into modern tools.

Use a clean, soft toothbrush to get crumbs and burned food out of the tight spaces of a waffle iron. Use it to oil the plates before adding the batter.

Shuck the ears of corn, then use an old toothbrush to pull off the strands of silk. Pull the toothbrush gently down the length of each ear of corn and the clingy strands come right out from in between kernels.

Scrub the cheese grater or food processor grating discs with an old toothbrush before putting them in the dishwasher. Remove bits of cheese and food that may clog the drain.

Keep a few old toothbrushes in the laundry area. Use them to work stain-removing agents and detergents into the fabrics to be sure to get the spot out.

Tuck several toothbrushes into the cleaning supply caddy. Use them to clean grout, the area around faucets, computer keyboards and any small item or hard-to-reach area.

Dip an old toothbrush into a de-greaser to clean between and around the knobs of appliances and around stove burners. Scrub the grime away from raise-letter brand nameplates.
Dusting my keyboard has never been easier than with the help of an old toothbrush. This precise tool makes it a cinch to clean between the keys.

Scour the small spaces between the tiles on your bathroom and kitchen floors. (To paraphrase David Sedaris, you can have a clean floor or you can have a mop, but you can’t have both.)

Eliminate stains from your carpet or upholstery. The toughened bristles can provide some serious scrubbing action to targeted areas.

Groom unruly brows with an old toothbrush. And to think, some people actually invest in an unnecessary eyebrow comb when a used toothbrush works just the same! Ah, the satisfaction of resourceful thinking.

If you dye your hair at home, touch up your roots. (Another tip: stick to henna or herbal coloring and forego the harsh chemicals.)

If banging your shoes together won’t remove the mud caked in their soles, then use an old toothbrush to clean out the treads.

After a day in the garden, your nails look like you gave yourself a French manicure using soil instead of polish. A toothbrush is the perfect tool to scrub dirt from underneath your fingernails.

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly dust gathers in between the grates on my air conditioner. Keep them clean with a toothbrush.

Are you a stickler for spotless faucets, but your handy rag is no match for those hard-to-reach spots in between the knobs? Make every millimeter of your faucets sparkle with your recycled mini scrub brush.

Do you end up looking like you worked a full day as a mechanic every time you try to clean the chains on your bike? Get rid of grease the clean way with an old toothbrush.

Clean bits of food encrusted between the tines of your forks.

If you’re a fan of intricate jewelry, then you’re obviously aware of how difficult it is to polish. No problem! Just use an old toothbrush to get in between all the tiny nooks and crannies of filigree and beading.


Cleaning the Bathroom
Spray lime deposits around bathroom fixtures with full-strength vinegar. Let soak for 2 hours. Scrub with the toothbrush to loosen remaining lime deposits.
Apply a mixture of 1 cup water and 1 cup bleach to mildew spots. Let sit for a few minutes. Scrub with the toothbrush before rinsing.
Use an old toothbrush to clean the tracks on sliding shower doors.
Renew grout by spraying full-strength white distilled vinegar on the grout. Let the vinegar sit for a few minutes and scrub with an old toothbrush.

Cleaning the Kitchen
Combine 1 cup chlorine bleach with 1 cup water. Dip the toothbrush in the mixture and clean the surfaces around the gasket.
Clean can opener wheels with a toothbrush dipped in white distilled vinegar.
Scrub around oven knobs with a toothbrush damp with chlorine bleach.

Cleaning the Rest of the House
Remove crayon from walls with a small amount of toothpaste on a wet toothbrush. Lightly scrub the crayon off the wall. Wipe the toothpaste off wall with a damp towel.
Soak a toothbrush in rubbing alcohol. Rub the toothbrush on window panes marred by dried paint. The paint will wipe off.
Dip the toothbrush into furniture polish to clean carved woodwork. Lightly brush the carved wood.
Remove tiny blemishes in glass by rubbing toothpaste over the scratches.

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