That tube of toothpaste you have sitting by the sink does more than just keep your teeth clean, bright and white. In fact, toothpaste can be applied to a multitude of tasks from polishing mirrors to keeping your sneakers white.
你放在水槽旁邊的那管牙膏并不是只能保持牙齒清潔、亮白。事實上，牙膏可以用于許多方面，從擦鏡子到讓你的運動鞋保持潔白。

Here are five superb toothpaste hacks that will save you money and time, while also leaving you with that pleasing minty-fresh smell!
這兒有5條牙膏的超棒妙用，可以省錢、省時間，同時還可以留下宜人的薄荷清香。

1) Polish a dirty mirror
1）擦亮一面臟鏡子

Next time you're brushing your teeth, smear a bit of toothpaste on the bathroom mirror and wipe it dry.
下次你要刷牙的時候，往浴室的鏡子上涂一點牙膏并將其擦干。

The glass polishes up beautifully and it also has the added effect of stopping the mirror from fogging up when you're taking a shower, so by the time you get out, you'll still be able to see your face clearly.
鏡子會被完美地擦亮，而且還有附加效果，那就是在你淋浴的時候，可以防止鏡子蒙上霧氣，這樣在你出去的時候，你仍然能夠看清你的面孔。

2) Sneaker Whitener
2）運動鞋增白劑

You can clean your sneakers with a swipe of toothpaste around the soles of your shoes.
你可以沿著鞋底抹上牙膏來除去運動鞋上的污垢。

A little toothpaste also does an amazing job of removing scuffs from leather shoes and rubber soles. Just squirt a dab on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. The leather or rubber will look like new.
少量牙膏還可以很好地除掉皮鞋和橡膠鞋底上的磨痕。只需要在磨痕處涂一下，并用一塊軟布擦一下。然后用一塊濕布擦干凈。皮革或橡膠看起來就像新的一樣。

3) Fridge seal cleaner
3）冰箱封條清潔劑

Toothpaste also works wonders on other bathroom and kitchen appliances.
牙膏在浴室和廚房的其他用具上也能產(chǎn)生奇妙的作用。

Try using it to clean the seal around your fridge. The toothpaste acts as a cleaning agent. Moreover, toothpaste is ideal for whitening.
試著用它清理冰箱封條上的污垢。牙膏可以用作清潔劑。而且牙膏是理想的增白劑。

4) Jewelry cleaner
4）珠寶清潔劑

Diamond rings can dull over time, yet with a little bit of toothpaste and a good rinse, they'll be sparkling away in no time.
隨著時間的推移，鉆戒會失去光澤。但是，用一點牙膏，好好地沖洗一下，它們立馬又閃閃發(fā)光了。

The trick works on pieces of metal too so if that chunky bracelet or metal watch strap is becoming marked, you can rub it down with a dry cloth and use some toothpaste to knock off the dirt.
這個竅門也可以用在金屬件上，所以如果那條厚實的手鐲或金屬表帶上有了污點，你就可以用一塊干布擦掉，并用牙膏擦掉污垢。

Do not use this method on pearls, as it will damage their finish.
不要把這種方法用在珍珠上，因為會損害它們表面的拋光劑。

5) Food odor remover
5）食品氣味去除劑

You can remove the stench of onions, fish, garlic and other odoriferous foods from your skin by scrubbing briefly with toothpaste.
你可以用牙膏簡單擦一下皮膚，就可以除掉上面的洋蔥、魚、大蒜以及其他散發(fā)氣味的食品的臭味。

Rub your hands with toothpaste, then rub together, and rinse under water. You'll be fresh-smelling in no time.
把牙膏擦在手上，然后搓一下，并用清水沖洗。你立刻就會聞到清新的香味。

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