Turn an Old Toothbrush into a Tool
July 22, 2009 – 11:40 pm by MarinaHanes
How often do you buy a new toothbrush? Brushing your teeth twice or more a day can wear out the bristles within a couple months, which can then damage your gums. Also, if you get sick, it’s a good idea to change your toothbrush earlier than usual. In one year, you could easily go through six to eight toothbrushes. Instead of throwing them in the trash, turn them into something useful that can help you around the house.
The scrubbing bristles might be deformed if you have used it to death, but it can still work wonders in your bathroom. You can get into the small spaces of the tile, bathtub and sink. Or use it for your basic grooming needs. Although there are specially designed brushes to use on your eyebrows and fingernails, it doesn’t mean a toothbrush can’t work as well.
The worn out bristles can also be your best friend in the mudroom and garage. You can remove stains from clothing or try cleaning the dirt out of your work boots and shoes. If you have children, stain removing is most likely part of your every day life. In the garage, shine your hubcaps and other car parts. If you have a boat, you know how challenging it is to remove algae stains and dirt from the outside, but a small brush can zone in on the area and lift it out.
Old toothbrushes can have so many uses, and once you reuse them, you will come up with even more ideas. Consider cleaning other soft fabrics, jewelry and window screens too. Since toothbrushes are pretty gentle, you have some versatility, and you reduce the chance of ruining soft fabrics. Many scrub brushes are large and too rough, but a toothbrush can help you get into small spaces. Reusing common household items is a creative and effective way to complete your housework, and sometimes these items are more effective cleaners and scrubbers.
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