The “second” life of a toothbrush

Every three months, a toothbrush needs to be replaced, but is it really possible to just throw away something that will still serve the household? In the hands of an experienced housewife there will always be something to do. Stiff bristles, flexible handle - these properties are invariably used in the household.

Bath

A toothbrush not only cleans plaque from teeth, but also perfectly removes all dirt in hard-to-reach places in the bathroom. It can be used to wash the seams between tiles, wipe taps, joints and thoroughly clean all shelves and decorative items. It can even clean the drains, tray and rubber cuffs of the washing machine. This is an indispensable thing for thoroughly wiping the cutting board, because in this way all the smallest dirt and bacteria are removed.

When using household chemicals, it will protect your hands from contact with aggressive agents.

To make cleaning the toilet easier, there is one wonderful lifehack - heat the handle and bend it at an angle, so it will help you conveniently and quickly clean under the rim of the toilet and more.

Kitchen

The brush will return the former shine to cutlery, food processor parts, strainer, and grater. It is ideal for washing bottles with a narrow neck, long vases and adjustment knobs near the stove. Stiff bristles will remove any plaque and old stains, even soot from a pan.

Young potatoes with thin skins are best cleaned with a toothbrush. It will remove the outer skin, leaving behind the beneficial substances.

Bringing beauty

Need to dye your hair urgently, but your favorite brush is lost? No problem! Let's take a toothbrush! By the way, this is a fairly popular method of hair coloring among the older generation. Many people note that dense bristles cover gray hair better.

In addition to coloring, you can keep the brush in your bedside table in case you create a backcomb. She does an excellent job with hair.

When creating a smooth hairstyle, you can use a brush with gel or mousse as a finishing touch, smoothing out short stray hairs.

Toothpaste and a brush can whiten nails and gently peel cuticles. This is an ideal assistant for manicure, gently removing yellowness, and an excellent comb for eyebrows, giving a well-groomed look.

Pets

Dogs and cats need to have their teeth brushed too. It is better for them to leave brushes with soft bristles. They will be a wonderful comb for hamsters and guinea pigs. Or just give it away as a toy!

Repair assistant

It can help in gluing the wallpaper; a small surface will help you carefully apply the glue without smearing it in unnecessary places. Using the same principle, a brush is used to paint hard-to-reach cracks in openings and radiators.

Decorations and other useful things

A fashionable white sole is a very capricious item. Regular toothpaste and a brush will help restore whiteness! It perfectly removes dirt from seams.

The next life hack is dedicated to needlewomen. If you cut the hook and insert it into the ergonomic rubberized handle, you get the perfect knitting tool. It will not make your hands get tired, since the hook will fit perfectly into your palm.

Beautiful children's brushes without rubber inserts are used to make bracelets. To do this, cut off the bristles and place the handle in boiling water for one hour.Then pull it out and bend it into a bracelet. Then immediately immerse in cold water so that the product retains its shape. For a better effect, make several colored accessories at once.

As a result, it turns out that even an old toothbrush can be beneficial. It will perfectly clean all rough surfaces at home, in the country, in the car. Therefore, you should not rush to throw away old things, they can still serve well!