26 other uses for toothpaste

I do not throw away that tube of toothpaste that I can no longer squeeze anything out from. I cut off its top and use the amount left over inside the walls of the tube. I have used it to remove coffee and tea stains off my white cup and saucers and the clean the walls of my refrigerator. I have also discovered ways to make us of the tube.

At Yahoo! Answers, you will discover that most of the other uses mentioned below have been tried and tested.
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> Useful tips and hints for making some small household cleaning easy, simple
> and convenience
>
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> Although the primary use of toothpaste is to clean and improve the
> aesthetic appearance and health of teeth, there are also 26 other things
> that you can use it for. Every household has one and every household uses
> it at least twice a day. And because of the common availability of
> toothpaste, you can try everything below. Remember, use only white paste.
> Also, check out these 26 very useful stuff that you can do with vinegar.
>
> Removes stain from cloth
> To take out all kinds of stain like ink or lipstick; Squeeze some on the
> spot, scrub and rinse.
>
> Even out scratches on CD / DVD. If the screen freezes, take out the disc,
> put some toothpaste on it, scrub and clean it off.
>
> Cleans diamond ring
> Just squeeze a little on a used toothbrush, wet the ring, scrub gently,
> rinse and your diamond ring should be look sparkling new.
>
> Cleans silver
> Toothpaste can be used to polish any kind of silver. It really does bring
> out the shine in silverware.
>
> Placate burns
> Right after you get burnt, put it on. It helps to relieve the sting.
>
> Removes crayon from painted walls.
> Rub the marks with the toothpaste and a damp rag. Wipe with water to get
> rid of residue.
>
> Remove carpet stains
> Squeeze some onto the carpet, scrub, rinse and let it dry.
>
> Relieves insect bites
> Spread a little over either of these and you'll feel soothed and no
> itches. Mosquito, flea and ant bites work especially well.
>
> Keep girl babies' bows in their hair. If they don't have much hair this is
> particularly useful. It doesn't pull it out, it just washes out.
>
> Clean your nails
> Teeth and nails are made of the same material. To clean your nails,
> squeeze some on top of a toothbrush, wet your nails and brush them
> thoroughly. Be amazed by the sparkle.
>
> Clean shoes
> Scrubbing toothpaste with a wet toothbrush over the boots, working shoes
> and rubber part of sneakers will work. It can also be used to remove
> scuffs.
>
> Put up posters
> You can use toothpaste to put up posters without damaging the wall.
> However, avoid using it for collector posters. It can damage the ink over
> time.
>
> Use it to temporarily seal holes
> Can be used as a spackle to fill nail holes. This sounds evil, but you can
> use it right before you move out of your rented apartment.
>
> Clean around the bathroom
> Use it to clean shower doors and rings around the bath tub. It has an
> abrasive so that is why it works good.
>
> Clean your vehicle's headlight lenses
> Put some toothpaste in a bowl with some water. Use a buffer pad and clean
> off fog caused by dirt and bugs hitting them.
>
> Clean model cars
> Hobbyists who collect and build model cars, robots and action figures can
> certainly use toothpaste to make them nice and shiny.
>
> Remove scratches on your watch crystal
> Dab some on the watch and scrub it with tissue.
>
> Treat acne
> Be very careful when using this. Use it at most once a week. Just dab a
> small amount on a pimple before bed, wake up and it will dry up.
>
> Prevent fog in your swimming goggles
> Just wipe it on, clean it off. Works well for me.
>
> Clean piano keytops
> A dab of toothpaste, a soft cloth and some rubbing will usually clean
> piano keytops and turn them white again.
>
> Deodorize smelly hands
> Wash your hands with a dab of toothpaste and it will remove smells like
> onions and other unpleasant odors.
>
> Remove scratches on glassware.
> Polish with a squeeze of toothpaste. Your glassware should be shining in
> no time.
>
> 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.
>
> Deodorize baby bottles
> Works for sour smelling baby bottles. Scrub with toothpaste and a bottle
> brush and the bottles should end up smelling clean and fresh.
>
> Cleans 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 cloth, then rinse clean.
>
> Remove water marks from furniture
> 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.