The struggle to scrub your homes hard-to-reach spots stops here.
Discover all the things you could clean with ease using a simple toothbrush.
Jason Donnelly
A toothbrush is one of the easiest tools for deepcleaning small objectsor tight spaces around the house.
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or you’re able to put used toothbrushes to work.
Some of the things you’re able to clean with a toothbrush might surprise you!
Grout
Dont have a grout brush on hand?
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Keep the bleach out after sanitizing an old toothbrush and mix one part of it with one part water.
Then, apply it todingy-looking grout.
After a few minutes, scrub it with a toothbrush and then rinse clean with water.
Large Appliances
A toothbrush can also slide into the tight rubber seals onwashing machinesandrefrigerator doors.
It can also be used to extract anything stuck in mesh strainers, colanders, and your garlic press.
Try using a toothbrush to scrub a dirty can opener or your blender attachments as well.
Be careful when handling blades or sharp edges and only clean blender parts when theyre detached from the machine.
Stovetops
Toothbrushes are also incredibly effective on gas stove grates.
Next, combine diluted dishwashing liquid to scrub grease stains before wiping clean.
You know, those rubber flaps that tend to get gunky?
Just confirm to only attempt this when the disposal is turned off and unplugged from the power source.
Toilets
Atoilet brushis the right size to get the inside of the bowl sparkling.
But what about the hinges that hold the seat and lid in place?
Vents
Get into the grooves of various vents around the house with the help of a toothbrush.
Hair dryer not as powerful as it once was?
Chances are, the filter is clogged and that can actually be a fire hazard.
The same can be done for yourdryers lint trapor the filters and coils in yourwindow AC units.
Allow all pieces to completely air dry before returning them to their homes.
Beauty Tools
If you lost the little cleaning brush that came with your razor or trimmer, dont stress.
Instead, use a toothbrush to quickly (and safely) extract stuck hair clippings.
After youve blotted and let pre-treatment soak in, rub a toothbrush in slight circular motions until its disappeared.
However, you might get all of yourshoes to shineagain with the aid of a toothbrush.
Electronics
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Run its bristles through the tiny loops and remove as much debris as possible so they stick like new.
Tiny Toys
Speaking of habits, kids have one that involves making daily messes of their stuff.
Produce
Dont have a fruit and veggie brush on hand towash the produceyou just brought home from the store?
A toothbrush can also get the job done and, usually, just as well.
Plants
Both real and artificial greenery will accumulate dust if theyre not tended to routinely.
