What do you do with your toothpaste?

[mandigirl_12879]

I have more toothpaste than I could ever use before it all expires....I've checked with local charities and everyone is all stocked up for the time for what they need. Any suggestions what to do with it?

[abbiejunesmom]

LOL---

My little second grader just read to me today that you can use toothpaste as a pimple cream. She informed me that I needed to use it on that one that is on my face!

We have also used it as a stain remover for walls, trim and floors. Works well on ink stains. ;)

[kktl32]

I used to use it for acne,works wonders and your face is minty fresh and tingley.

[coldpizza4breakfast]

I think it was Jane who was able to trade some for fresh produce from someone... barter with it. :)
I've got a ton of it too... guess I better look at exp dates. lol

[thecouponlady]

I use some of my extra to get stains out of my bathroom sink.

[mxmom99]

i (we, my Girl Scout Troop) send it overseas in care packages to military and to 3rd world children

[nsbkim]

I donate tons of toothpaste to the local food banks. The local senior center would be a great place as well.

[coupondink]

I use it past the expire date and never had a problem.

But if you don't feel comfortable doing that.....and can't donate it anywhere near you (did you try local churches and senior centers?).....why not give it away to friends, family and neighbors?

[shetlandponyluvr]

I use a bunch of our stockpile of it to add to shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Operation Christmas Child | OCC Index

[NIGHTB1022]

Remove scuffs from shoes
A little toothpaste does an amazing job of removing scuffs from leather shoes. Just squirt a dab on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. The leather will look like new.


Clean your piano keys
Has tickling the ivories left them a bit dingy? Clean them up with toothpaste and a toothbrush, then wipe them down with a damp cloth. Makes sense, since ivory is essentially elephant teeth. However, toothpaste will work just as well on modern pianos that usually have keys covered with plastic rather than real ivory.


Spiff up your sneakers
Want to clean and whiten the rubber part of your sneakers? Get out the non-gel toothpaste and an old toothbrush. After scrubbing, clean off the toothpaste with a damp cloth.


Clean your clothes iron
The mild abrasive in non-gel toothpaste is just the ticket for scrubbing the gunk off the bottom plate of your clothes iron. Apply the toothpaste to the cool iron, scrub with a rag, then rinse clean.


Polish a diamond ring
Put a little toothpaste on an old toothbrush and use it to make your diamond ring sparkle instead of your teeth. Clean off the residue with a damp cloth.


Deodorize baby bottles
Baby bottles inevitably pick up a sour-milk smell. Toothpaste will remove the odor in a jiffy. Just put some on your bottle brush and scrub away. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.


Prevent fogged goggles
Whether you are doing woodworking or going skiing or scuba diving, nothing is more frustrating (and sometimes dangerous) than fogged goggles. Prevent the problem by coating the goggles with toothpaste and then wiping them off.


Prevent bathroom mirrors from fogging
Ouch! You cut yourself shaving and it's no wonder -- you can't see your face clearly in that fogged-up bathroom mirror. Next time, coat the mirror with non-gel toothpaste and wipe it off before you get in the shower. When you get out, the mirror won't be fogged.


Shine bathroom and kitchen chrome
They make commercial cleaners with a very fine abrasive designed to shine up chrome, but if you don't have any handy, the fine abrasive in non-gel toothpaste works just as well. Just smear on the toothpaste and polish with a soft, dry cloth.


Clean the bathroom sink
Non-gel toothpaste works as well as anything else to clean the bathroom sink. The tube's sitting right there, so just squirt some in, scrub with a sponge, and rinse it out. Bonus: The toothpaste will kill any odors emanating from the drain trap.


Remove crayon from walls
Did crayon-toting kids get creative on your wall? Roll up your sleeves and grab a tube of non-gel toothpaste and a rag or -- better yet -- a scrub brush. Squirt the toothpaste on the wall and start scrubbing. The fine abrasive in the toothpaste will rub away the crayon every time. Rinse the wall with water.


Remove ink or lipstick stains from fabric
Oh no, a pen opened up in the pocket of your favorite shirt! This may or may not work, depending on the fabric and the ink, but it is certainly worth a try before consigning the shirt to the scrap bin. Put non-gel toothpaste on the stain and rub the fabric vigorously together. Rinse with water. Did some of the ink come out? Great! Repeat the process a few more times until you get rid of all the ink. The same process works for lipstick.


Remove watermarks from furniture
You leave coasters around. But some people just won't use them. To get rid of those telltale watermark rings left by sweating beverages, gently rub some non-gel toothpaste on the wood with a soft cloth. Then wipe it off with a damp cloth and let it dry before applying furniture polish.


Remove beach tar
Getting that black beach tar on your feet can put a small crimp in your vacation, but it is easy enough to remove. Just rub it with some non-gel toothpaste and rinse.


Clear up pimples
Your teenager is bemoaning a prominent pimple, and the day before the dance too! Tonight, have her or him dab a bit of non-gel, nonwhitening toothpaste on the offending spot, and it should be dried up by morning. The toothpaste dehydrates the pimple and absorbs the oil. This remedy works best on pimples that have come to a head. Caution: This remedy may be irritating to sensitive skin.


Clean smells from hands
The ingredients in toothpaste that deodorize your mouth will work on your hands as well. If you've gotten into something stinky, wash your hands with toothpaste, and they'll smell great.