While you naturally think of a toothbrush as just something you use to clean your teeth, you can actually use a toothbrush for many other everyday things that could save you in a pinch. Check out these extreme toothbrush tasks to get the most uses out of your toothbrush.
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1) Brush Your Eyebrows
If you have bushy or unkempt eyebrows, use a toothbrush to brush them in place.
Your toothbrush can serve as a funky hair accessory. Instead of using chopsticks, you can pull your hair into a bun and push a toothbrush through it to keep your bun in place.
You can also use a toothbrush to clean your hairbrush. Simply use the toothbrush to get a hold of the stray hairs on your brush and lift it out of the hairbrush bristles.
Light a lighter on your toothbrush about an inch and a half below the bristles. Once it becomes soft, bend it at a 90-degree angle. Use it to scrub underneath the toilet bowl rim.
Pat on a paste made from baking soda and water over your splinter with a toothbrush. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then stroke the bristles in the direction that you want the splinters to come out.
Get into all of the nooks and crannies when cleaning your refrigerator using a toothbrush and a little elbow grease. Works great in the door seams of your fridge!
Drill a screw through the back of a toothbrush head. Place the screw into your drill gun and clip off the handle of your toothbrush so that only the brush head remains. Dip the brush in soapy water and/or cleaning solution, and use the brush on the drill to scrub your tile grout clean.
Take two toothbrushes and place them together with their bristles touching and tape them together by their handles. Place your bike chain in between the two brushes and spin the pedals so that the chains run through the brushes.
The coffee pod area of your Keurig machine is tiny and hard to get into to clean. But not with a toothbrush. You can scrub up right in there and clean it out so that it will be free of bacteria and mold and will make your coffee taste better.
Has your handheld can opener stopped moving? Chances are the teeth in the gears are stuck because of all the gunk that’s caught up in it. Use your toothbrush to clean out those hard-to-reach spots in between the gears.
Cutting boards can have very porous surfaces that easily collect food, grime, and bacteria. Keep it fresh and clean by scrubbing with some baking soda, water, and an old toothbrush.
Kids’ toys become dirty very quickly. Between kids putting them in their mouths and touching them with sticky fingers, they can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Every few weeks, give them a good wash with some Dawn, warm water, and be sure to scrub with a toothbrush in the nooks and crannies.
Toothbrushes are awesome for adding texture to things like clay, paint, or even Play-Doh! Be sure to keep an old toothbrush or two at your craft station for some unique pieces of art.
Those tiny little plastic hooks on the ‘rough’ side of velcro are what makes velcro clasp to the soft side. But it’s also a magnet for hair, lint, and other things that render it useless. Revive your velcro by scrubbing that side with a toothbrush to remove all the buildup.
If you have a home aquarium, you know how quickly algae and ‘slime’ can build up on the glass. No need to purchase a special tool to clean it–just use a toothbrush!
Blinds can be a bit tricky to clean. And although dusting them can be fairly easy with a soft cloth and some tongs, every now and again you’ll probably want to give them a good scrub. Take the blinds down from the window, place them in soapy water in the bathtub, and scrub with a toothbrush.
Window screens are another one of those household items that are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning. Every few months, rub a toothbrush over the screen to get rid of any dust or pet hair that has accumulated.
Hiring someone to detail your car can be expensive. But with the help of an old toothbrush and some elbow grease, you can do it yourself! A toothbrush works great to get into all the small cracks and creases of a car’s console or stickshift.
Stains on clothes and other fabrics are bound to happen. Before tossing them in the wash, scrub the stain with some baking soda using a toothbrush first. This will help completely remove the stain.
If arts and crafts or woodworking is one of your hobbies, you’ll want to keep an old toothbrush nearby. It can easily help spread any glue that you’re using so you don’t have to make a sticky mess.
“Baseboards can be difficult to clean, as a rag often seems to leave a lot of dirt behind. Using a toothbrush, make broad and smooth strokes across the top of the baseboard. You can either clean with soapy water or without, depending on how difficult the dirt is, for clean, dust-free walls,” says the Family Handyman.
Whether it’s outdoor patio furniture or simply a decor piece, rod iron can be tricky to clean because it often has curves and corners that are hard to get into. Just use some dish soap and a toothbrush!
Hairspray and other hair products can easily build-up on your flat iron. Give it a clean by first, turning it off! Then, use a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol to wipe down the surface. For the super gunky spots, scrub with a toothbrush.
Dry shampoo is a godsend for when you’ve gone a couple of days without washing your hair. But if you only want to apply it to your roots, simply spray on a toothbrush and apply with ease.
Drawer and cabinet pulls are items in our home that we touch very often. Keep them clean and bacteria-free by scrubbing them down with some white vinegar and an old toothbrush.
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These nifty hacks for creatively using a toothbrush are sure to be helpful around your house.
55 Nifty Uses For Toothbrushes At Home
Jenny Brown
03.21.19
While you naturally think of a toothbrush as just something you use to clean your teeth, you can actually use a toothbrush for many other everyday things that could save you in a pinch. Check out these extreme toothbrush tasks to get the most uses out of your toothbrush.
