Uses of toothpaste mixed with rice water

Rice water mixed with toothpaste will create a multi-purpose solution with surprising effects.

Every time they cook rice, many families throw away the rice water. However, this is a waste because this type of water has many uses such as: watering plants, washing faces and cleaning household items.

Especially when mixing toothpaste with rice water, it will act as a detergent and is safe for the user’s hands and health.

Rice water and toothpaste solution has many uses such as cleaning stainless steel utensils or removing grease and rust stains. Photo: sohu

Clean the toilet

After a period of use, the toilet often has an unpleasant odor and yellow stains that are difficult to clean. At this time, toothpaste and rice water solutions can replace cleaning chemicals.

Add a little toothpaste to the rice water, stir well, and pour into a spray bottle. Spray this solution on the surface of the toilet and then use a brush to clean it. Toothpaste contains mild abrasives, making it ideal for cleaning household stains, dirt or surface scratches. Not only that, toothpaste also contains peppermint essential oil, which has the effect of deodorizing. Starch residue in rice water is also effective in removing stains.

Clean stainless steel items

Spray a solution of toothpaste and rice water onto the stainless steel faucet and then use a sponge to rub it a few times. The next step is to flush the stain with water. In just a few simple steps, stains and water residue on the stainless steel faucet will be cleaned.

A solution of rice water and toothpaste can also be used to clean stains on stainless steel items. Photo: sohu

Remove grease stains

In the kitchen, cooking grease often splashes onto the wall or gas stove. If you only use a damp rag or regular water, the stain will be difficult to clean, especially with long-standing grease stains with strong adhesion. At this time, you can use a solution of rice water and toothpaste to solve the above problem.

Spray this solution on areas with stains, leave for a while and then wipe thoroughly with a towel. To clean grease stains in bottles, pour rice water and toothpaste into the bottle and let it soak for 5-10 minutes, then shake vigorously. The grease will dissolve into the rice water, making the bottle clean and shiny without using detergent.

Remove rust stains

Cutlery that has been used for a long time often shows rust. Soak these tools in a solution of rice water and toothpaste for 10-15 minutes, the rust will soften and peel off. In addition, the sole helps prevent rust effectively, so use rice water to clean knives and scissors.

Acidic rice water can react with iron, helping to remove rust stains, while toothpaste containing mild abrasives also helps clean and prevent this phenomenon.

Deodorize paint

Newly painted doors, walls or furniture often have an unpleasant odor. To quickly deodorize, dip a towel in a solution of rice water and toothpaste and wipe the furniture several times.