Many of the things that we have around the home and yard are not made to be permanent. Fortunately, a better solution is available instead of tossing things into the trash can, or even the recycling bin. Repurposing can help you can find a new life for old items, thus reducing our contributions to the landfill and the necessary energy used for recycling. When it comes to repurposing, our only limitation is our creativity.
How often should you replace your toothbrush? The American Dental Association recommends every three to four months. Those old toothbrushes may not be good for your teeth, but they are still fantastic for other purposes.
Old toothbrushes are fantastic for cleaning between cracks and in hard to reach places. Grime often builds up around fixtures to sinks, bathtubs, and toilets. A toothbrush, with a solution of vinegar and water, can clean around those fixtures as well in the grooves between the fixtures and surfaces. You can also use a toothbrush to clean exhaust fans in the bathroom, the grill-work under the refrigerator, vacuum filters, and the inside of the clothes dryer. You can even use a toothbrush to remove the silk from corn.
Since you are replacing toothbrushes fairly frequently, you can easily accumulate enough old toothbrushes that they can be specialized. And truthfully, you probably don't want to use the same old toothbrush on your toilet and kitchen sink. I mark the handle of each of my repurposed toothbrushes with a certain kind of tape: duct tape for the filters and fans, clear tape for the toilet, one stripe of masking tape for the bathroom sink, and two stripes for the kitchen sink.
What great uses do you have for old toothbrushes?
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