Happy Earth Day! Today we’re reminded of just how important it is to follow those three important rules: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! According to a recent article on About.com, about 50 million pounds of toothbrushes are tossed into American landfills each year. That’s a whole lot of toothbrushes! Since replacing your toothbrush regularly is important for your dental health, here are some great ways to go green and reuse your old toothbrushes:
Toothbrush, or conveniently sized scrub brush? An old toothbrush is perfect for scrubbing at those hard to reach places in your home. Whether it’s cleaning out the grout in your bathroom, or getting every last speck out of your coffee grinder, a toothbrush will do the trick!
Vegetable cleaning is a breeze! Just use your recycled toothbrush as a tool to give your fruits and veggies a quick scrub before cooking. The soft bristles of the brush help to wash away dirt and pesky pesticides. Have you ever been frustrated trying to clean all of the silk off an ear of corn before cooking? An old toothbrush can help with that too!
Keep your mouth clean, and your wardrobe fresh! An old toothbrush is great for scrubbing the soles of your favorite pair of sneakers. It also makes for an excellent agent for stain removal when paired with your preferred laundry detergent. Have a hard time cleaning your favorite piece of jewelry? A toothbrush can help reach into all of those tiny crevices.
Get crafty! Are you in touch with your artistic side? FaveCrafts.com suggest using an old toothbrush to aid in your creating. A toothbrush makes for a great tool for splatter painting or adding texture to your masterpiece by dabbing and sweeping the bristles along the surface.
Remember, reduce your amount of toothbrush waste by reusing and recycling your old toothbrush for help with everyday duties and creative crafts!
Can you think of anymore great ways to reuse and reclaim an old toothbrush? Share with us on our Facebook page or let us know during your child's next cleaning!
Toothbrush, or conveniently sized scrub brush? An old toothbrush is perfect for scrubbing at those hard to reach places in your home. Whether it’s cleaning out the grout in your bathroom, or getting every last speck out of your coffee grinder, a toothbrush will do the trick!
Vegetable cleaning is a breeze! Just use your recycled toothbrush as a tool to give your fruits and veggies a quick scrub before cooking. The soft bristles of the brush help to wash away dirt and pesky pesticides. Have you ever been frustrated trying to clean all of the silk off an ear of corn before cooking? An old toothbrush can help with that too!
Keep your mouth clean, and your wardrobe fresh! An old toothbrush is great for scrubbing the soles of your favorite pair of sneakers. It also makes for an excellent agent for stain removal when paired with your preferred laundry detergent. Have a hard time cleaning your favorite piece of jewelry? A toothbrush can help reach into all of those tiny crevices.
Get crafty! Are you in touch with your artistic side? FaveCrafts.com suggest using an old toothbrush to aid in your creating. A toothbrush makes for a great tool for splatter painting or adding texture to your masterpiece by dabbing and sweeping the bristles along the surface.
Remember, reduce your amount of toothbrush waste by reusing and recycling your old toothbrush for help with everyday duties and creative crafts!
Can you think of anymore great ways to reuse and reclaim an old toothbrush? Share with us on our Facebook page or let us know during your child's next cleaning!
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