10 non-standard ways to use an old toothbrush

A toothbrush is recommended to be replaced every 3 months. It remains to decide where to put so many unsuitable brushes. Unfortunately, many simply throw away waste plastic, clogging the planet in vain. Inhaling a new life into an old brush is a deliberate choice and a small contribution to preserving the environment, especially since there are dozens of unexpected ways to use this item.

Application of cosmetics

Each girl simply needs to have several used toothbrushes in her arsenal, because there are no options for using them in cosmetology:

use as a brush for applying hair dye. Simply separate the wet strands and brush the pigment from the roots to the ends;
for scrubbing delicate lip skin - apply a mixture of olive oil and sugar with a brush, massage for 3 minutes. The lips will acquire a bright shade, the texture will soften, the cracks will be smoothed out, and the horny skin will remain on the villi of the instrument;
apply a little hairspray to the brush and smooth out strands that have broken out from the tight tail around the entire perimeter of the head;
if self-tanning got into the skin of the palms, then apply soda pulp to the brush and rub your hands. The result is not long in coming;
with an old toothbrush you can clean the combs and combs from sebum and lost hair, as well as the hair dryer grill from dust;
owners of wide eyebrows can be applied with such a tool smoothing gel, styling hairs;
fluffy eyelashes are also easy to comb with a toothbrush;
creating a creative manicure. Use several colors of varnish, and the effect will be several times cooler. Brush on wet varnish, forming an interesting relief coating;
Using a proven tool it is easy to create a voluminous hairstyle with a good pile;
after softening the nails in a bath with soapy water, rub the cuticle - so it can be easily moved as well as aligned for further removal.

Cleaning your hands of stubborn dirt

An unnecessary toothbrush is useful for removing stubborn dirt from the hands, especially from the area under the nails. In order for the effect to be achieved, it is necessary to apply a little liquid soap, soda or citric acid to the instrument, and then clean the contaminated area. Friction with synthetic bristles will allow you to separate the dirt from the skin quickly enough. Upon completion of the cleansing procedure, the nails and hands will simply shine.

Splinter Removal

If a nuisance occurs and a splinter has entered the skin, then an ordinary toothbrush and a spoon of baking soda will help to cope with such an incident. You should moisten the stubble, dip it in soda and rub the affected area with gruel - so the splinter will easily slip out.

Combing out pets

When a fluffy pet lives in the house, his coat literally flies in the air. In addition to cleanliness in the house, the issue of getting hair into the animal’s food tract is relevant. After all, this can easily happen when a four-legged friend licks his fur coat.To prevent swallowing, it is recommended to systematically comb out the pet, which will help you with a used toothbrush.

House cleaning

There are a lot of options for using an old toothbrush when cleaning:

remove traces of pencil from the walls. On children's "art" should apply shaving foam and rub with a brush;
peeling the cutting board from deeply stained spots, as the bristles penetrate deep enough;
the seams between the tiles are also well washed with the help of such a device and a whitening toothpaste;
all kitchen utensils can be easily cleaned in hard-to-reach places: toaster, coffee machine, microwave, electric kettle, pots, pans;
using a brush and vinegar, you can clean the plumbing from old plaque, just rub a little;
cleaning the blinds. Both dry and wet cleaning are possible. In the first case, it is very easy to brush off dust with an old toothbrush, in the second - to remove dirt.

Useful crafts

From an old hygiene item, you can craft useful crafts, such as a large needle. Having removed a tip with a bristle on a brush with a hole on one side, this tool can be used to thread the cord into the belt. If one end is pointed, then such a needle can be used to sew together parts of a large viscous plaid.

Painting

Creative natures will like this option of using an old brush. It will help to transform the usual pattern with an interesting texture of strokes. This looks especially good on gouache and acrylic. With a brush you can paint “frosty” windows with the help of blue gouache - the children will be delighted.

In addition to painting, the brush is useful in modeling from clay or plasticine to create an unusual relief in the form of strokes, marks and scratches.

Handles for tools

An unnecessary oral hygiene item will last a long time if you borrow its handle for making the tool.

It happens that a knife’s blade, a half fork, a broken corkscrew lie idle - and it’s a pity to throw it away, and not use it on the farm. Then the handle from the brush will come to the rescue, you just need to connect the two functional halves together.

Needlework knife

Using a brush handle and a razor blade, it is easy to make a needlework knife. They can break off a thread, cut paper, sharpen pencils - such an object can have many functions.

Drill nozzle

The main function of the toothbrush is, of course, cleaning. Dirt is often clogged in the seams between the tiles in the bathroom or in the kitchen, which can be difficult to remove manually. You can trim the brush head and insert it into the drill instead of the drill. At low speeds, the dirt will be removed lightning fast.

We hope you have no doubts, and after the next toothbrush replacement, you will find the old tool a more useful place than a bin.