REPURPOSE YOUR OLD TOOTHBRUSH

re·pur·pose

transitive verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs\

: to change (something) so that it can be used for a different purpose; to give a new purpose or use to.

Make sure that you get the most out of your toothbrush after it has served it's purpose keeping your teeth clean. It's a good idea to sanitize your toothbrush for these non-dental uses.  Soak it in a bleach solution or hydrogen peroxide before rinsing it off with hot water.   Here are a few ideas to start you off:

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Jewelry Cleaner - Use your toothbrush to gently clean delicate jewelry.  

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Shoe Cleaner - Use an old toothbrush to remove scuff marks.

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Laundry Room - Having a toothbrush handy can help remove stains. 

Tile Cleaner - Clean grout between tiles.

By making sure that we use items to their fullest, we are developing a mind set of conserving resources.