8 Great Uses for Toothpaste

You can say goodbye to a dirty iron. Apply a generous amount of toothpaste directly to the iron. Using a damp rag, spread the toothpaste over the surface of the iron in a circular motion. Remove the excess toothpaste and your iron will look like new.

Do you avoid colorful nail polish for fear of stained fingers? Fear no more. Toothpaste has the cleaning power to remove those pesky stains and make your nails shinier than ever. Remove the nail polish and put a blob of whitening toothpaste on each nail. Rub it in and leave it on for about five minutes. After that, scrub each nail with a toothbrush. Finally, rinse the toothpaste off with warm water and pat dry. Voila. No more unwanted nail polish stains.

Do not let grease or food splatters make your tiles unsightly. Toothpaste has the cleaning power to make your tiles look like new. Simply put a small amount of toothpaste on a damp rag and spread the paste on the tiles. Once they are clean, remove the excess paste and enjoy the pearly white result.

Get rid of ugly grout stains and unsightly buildup with toothpaste. Put a blob of toothpaste on a toothbrush and scrub it off. Wipe off the excess toothpaste with a damp rag.

Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, you'll love this hack. Tiny nail holes can be the bane of your life - especially if you can not get your security deposit back. Toothpaste is ready to save the day. Put a small dab of toothpaste on the hole. Swipe the excess toothpaste off the wall with a credit card. Once the toothpaste dries, paint over the hole and admire your work of art.

Over time, silver and chrome surfaces can look dull and even dingy. Make these surfaces shine with toothpaste. Put a generous amount of toothpaste on a damp rag and spread it over the surface. Wipe clean. Pro tip: Use a toothbrush for tight spots.

Your favorite ring or bracelet looking a little dull? Wet it, rub a little toothpaste on it, rinse it off and dry it with a clean cloth. Do not make a habit of it, though: toothpaste does remove tarnish, but it's more abrasive than regular silver polish.

Scratch marks on your shoes are no problem for toothpaste. Apply toothpaste directly to the scuffed area and scrub with a toothbrush until the scratches are gone. Wipe away the excess toothpaste with a damp rag. Your dreams of sparkling clean sneakers are now a reality. Bonus: Your shoes will smell minty fresh.