Frugal, thrifty and alternative uses for
Toothpaste and Denture Cleaner

Using products & items around the home for other jobs

Non-Gel Toothpaste

For shining Chrome

Toothpaste contains a mild abrasive and along with it's obvious cleaning power, it is good for cleaning all sorts of items, especially chrome. Just smear some over the item and clean with a dry cloth.

Watch Straps

Using a toothbrush with some paste on it, gently scrub into the watch strao, rinse off and repeat if necessary

Cleaning an Iron

Apply some non-gel toothpaste on the base of an Iron when cool. Scrub using an old cloth and this should remove any built up residue. Afterwards just rinse the Iron clean.

Marks and Scuffs on Shoes

To make your shoes look good and restore some of that worn away look through scuffing etc., wipe some toothpaste onto your shoes and rub in using a cloth. Afterwards wipe off using a slightly damp cloth.

Denture Cleaners

Anyone who uses Steradent or other Denture Cleaners will have seen the amazing fizz they give off when placing in a cup or glass. Designed to fizz away any bits and greasy formations means it's pretty useful for a few other jobs as well! Also, being non-toxic, it's good for the environment as well!

Cleaning Glasses

Half fill your Bathroom sink and soak your stained glasses in two tablets. Leave for about 10 minutes, rinse out and the marks should have gone

Cleaning Jewelry

Tablets clean Pearl jewelry very well. Fill a cup of warm water, place the item in it, wait for the tablet to stop fizzing, remove and rinse out. Polish with a fine suitable cloth.

Cleaning the Toilet

Drop a tablet in the Toilet and leave for about 20 minutes. No need to scrub, just flush away and you have a nice clean bowl

Dishes and Cups

Casserole Dish mucky? Coffee stained Cup etc. Fill the item with warm water and dissolve one tablet. Leave for up to one hour, then wash in the normal manner.

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