5 Ways to Clean with an Old Toothbrush

Do you ever watch the show, Clean House? (If you do, then you are probably hearing Niecy Nash ask who wants clean house right now in your head) I love that show. It cracks me up, what some people will simply not let go of and the utter chaos that it can create. (Chaos does not just spontaneously happen, we create it- give it life and then it takes off on its own.)

Seeing some of the most disgusting homes, I am glad that no one I know lives like that. One episode I watched had a husband and wife living in an absolute "hot mess." Trish Suhr, the friendly yard sale diva went to town with her regarding the condition of her toilet. It was gross. Moreover, what did she do? She whipped out a toothbrush and set that homeowner to cleaning her toilet.

She stated she was from Kentucky and that she knew how to clean. I am from Texas (It is a Southern thing!) and yes, I clean my toilet and my sinks with a toothbrush.

However, that is all I clean with a toothbrush. I thought... come on, there has to be more... phone tree time.

Five ways to conduct household cleaning with toothbrush-cooks take heed

Do you clean the stove every night... including the drip pans? I do... actually after every meal... but I am a bit anal about maintaining a clean kitchen. Some people are not: therefore, dried up food particles can fall into the crevices, drip pans, and underneath into the belly of a gas stove. A toothbrush is your friend. Dipping it in warm soapy water and then cleaning all around the stove and the oven dials can be an eye opening experience when you see how clean the entire kitchen can be.

Five ways to conduct household cleaning with toothbrush- hair shine on!!!!

Are you a product user? Are gels and mousse your close friends? Well... they can leave behind a sticky residue on your combs and brushes...which you are just re-combing and redistributing through your clean hair with each use. Run a toothbrush between the bristles or the teeth to get rid of the sticky left over residue.

Five ways to conduct household cleaning with toothbrush-nails be safe

Your in laws are coming to stay for a week. In addition, you just had a manicure/pedicure done. Which ones wins? A toothbrush can scrub around the tiles and grout with ease (okay with a bit a hard work) and no nails have to be damaged.

Five ways to conduct household cleaning with toothbrush- that morning cup of joe is still okay

Flip open the lid on your coffeemaker and dip a toothbrush in a mix of 1 part vinegar and 1 part water to scrub away old grounds, mineral deposits and stains. Since I started this trick... my coffeemaker looks brand new.

Five ways to conduct household cleaning with toothbrush- who needs a dry cleaner?

All right, I still need my dry cleaner... but with a toothbrush to rub in stain remover (after I have let it soak for at least thirty minutes) my tee-shirts will have no more coffee stains.

What do you use old toothbrushes for?