Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toothpaste: It's one of those items you definitely can't live without — and for so many more reasons than you may have realized!

Toothpaste is commonly made of chemicals that fight against tooth decay, remove plaque, and add taste. Ingredients like calcium carbonate help break down plaque, but the same chemicals used for oral ...

Toothpaste is a surprisingly versatile cleaning tool for household tasks beyond dental care. Its mild abrasives, which clean teeth gently, can also effectively remove coffee and tea stains from mugs ...

The next time you're brushing your teeth and notice the water spots all over your chrome faucets, put the toothpaste to work. Rub it gently on the chrome with a soft cloth, then rinse it off. The ...

Cleaning way more than just your teeth. If you’ve spilled something on your carpet, you may well be able to save the day with a squeeze of toothpaste. Pop it on the stain, give it a scrub with a ...

10/10 dentists (probably) recommend using toothpaste creatively for your household cleaning needs. There are many tiny, "I'll get to it at some point" messes around all our homes. It sometimes feels ...

AMBLER, Pa. (WPVI) -- If you've messes to clean up -- anything from a gunky curling iron to dirty sneakers -- toothpaste may be the inexpensive miracle cleaner you need. Beth Allen of DIY HipChicks ...

We all know toothpaste is for cleaning teeth and to help maintain good oral health, but that minty goo in a tube has some other uses as well. Some people swear by toothpaste's effectiveness in ...