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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
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 Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 10:59:10 AM
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I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but I find many uses for recycled toothbrushes. They are great to use when cleaning grout, along with BarKeepers Friend cleanser. Also good for scrubbing rings in the toilet. They are the perfect size for cleaning in and around sliding glass shower doors, too.
Just want to add that I recently read the best thing to tease hair with is a CLEAN toothbrush. Evidently the soft bristles won't damage the hair. This isn't a thrifty tip, just a beauty tip!
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 2:18:04 PM
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I use them for cleaning around backsplashes at my sinks, around faucets and around the sinks . . they are great!
For creative uses I use one for "splatter" paint on some of my projects and they can make a fun texture on pained items to just use the brush to swirl, dab or whatever.
I also use them . . with toothpaste. . . to scrub silver jewelry.
CJ
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Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 04 2012 2:18:46 PM |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 3:57:18 PM
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Karen, I use our old toothbrushes for the same areas you mentioned. My Sweety (Husband) uses them in his outside shop.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 6:51:04 PM
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I use them to clean flowerpots and to clean my sneakers. Joey
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 8:48:16 PM
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They also work great for cleaning rubber stamps and paint brushes!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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