Tips to Reuse Old Toothbrushes

Are you planning to discard your old toothbrush for a new one? Wait till you read this before you do. It is best to use a new toothbrush every 2-3 months, so this event will leave you with too many old toothbrushes lying around. Don’t throw them away; you will be surprised to know that you can make effective use of these old brushes.

Toothbrushes cannot only keep your oral health good but are also a good companion to keep your home clean when they become old. The idea may sound a bit odd in the beginning but when you think about the environment you may wish to reuse these old toothbrushes. You may even feel flabbergasted when you discover that many of your friends and relatives do reuse their old toothbrushes for cleaning! Here are a few interesting tips to reuse old toothbrushes for household purposes.

1. Use old toothbrushes as a gardening utility. You can brush that soil off your gardening tools or vegetables you have grown in your garden.

2. Use the other end of the brush for stirring paints or other sticky solutions you may not want to involve your hand with.

3. Wash the brush thoroughly and use a germicide to clean it. Then this toothbrush can be used to clean your pet’s teeth.

4. Toothbrushes can be a good tool during spray painting as they have always been a cost-effective conventional means for many inspiring spray painters. Try making some good handmade greetings with this technique; you may not only feel creative but also proud of your eco-friendliness.

5. Remove all those molds between the tiles with the help of a toothbrush. You can also scrub those soapy crusts off the bathroom tiles!

6. Wipe off calcium deposits and soap scum from the spigot and sink in the kitchen.

7. When cleaning the strainers and graters with a sponge you may end up tearing these scrubs and the dirt still jammed between the holes. The bristles of your toothbrush can effortlessly remove the food particles from your kitchen utensils.

8. Soak your dull jewelry in a salty or soapy solution and brush it off softly with a toothbrush to get the dirt out of those tiny holes and intricate curves. You can try this trick with your brooch, antique jewelry or even long gold chains to get them sparkling and clean. Try this with silverware also.

9. When it comes to removing stains and dirt off soft cloths, especially fabrics made of silk; a toothbrush can be miraculous. Use soft toothbrushes to remove stains off clothes, carpets and also fabric furniture.

10. Clean your windowsills and furniture nooks with toothbrush. You can also remove dust from your window curtains or screens.

11. Clean under your dirty fingernails after gardening. You can also get rid of vegetable or fruit stains like beetroot or a pomegranate’s red color by using a toothbrush to scrub them off from your fingernails.

12. Clean you hairbrush with a toothbrush and soapy water. You can easily get rid of the dirt and dead cells that stick to your comb after combing your hair.

Just think of those odd places where your hand cannot reach and use a toothbrush to clean the nook and corners of your household goods. Plus make sure you clean these old toothbrushes and disinfect them by soaking them in a vinegar solution or lemon water and they will be ready to be used again.

Sources:

www.ehow.com/how_2125147_use-toothbrush-house-cleaning.html

paganwiccan.about.com/b/2008/11/24/magical-mondays-toothbrush.htm