Toothpaste can be used for rubbing off that stain from your white shirt. However, it is also a very good product to keep your hair style in place. You can also use toothpaste to clean your precious jewels at home.

In a day's hardwork, even a small stain on the carpet or on your shirt just adds on to the irritation. Going to the dry cleaner would need another day and few hours of spare time, which is next to impossible on busy days.

But, what if you could solve all your issues with an ingredient that is easily available at home- a cheap white toothpaste? You not only save money, but also save enough time to invest on more important errands. However, toothpaste hacks are not only restricted to washing collars or carpets, they can do more. 

So, here are the top ten toothpaste hacks that could save you a lot of hard work.

Cleaning jewellery: That silver jewellery set gifted by your grandmother has lost its shine. No worries. just dab some toothpaste on it and gently rub till it regains its shine. Even diamond rings can have their sparkle back with a little toothpaste. However, ensure that you wipe away the toothpaste and not wash it.

Clean that wall: If your little prince or princess has found resort in your drawing room wall to fulfill his/her dreams of being a painter, do not get angry. Encourage their creativity, while preserving your sanity. Just dab some toothpaste on cotton and remove those crayon marks from the wall. As they disappear, rinse with warm water to wash off the residues.

Cleaning refrigerators: The seal around the door of a refrigerator can get really dirty. Moreover it is very difficult to clean. However, a little toothpaste to a toothbrush can eliminate the grime in minutes.

Defogging mirrors: Toothpaste is a wonderful anti-fogger. So before you step inside your bathroom for a warm bath, spread generous amounts of toothpaste on the mirror and wipe it away. This protects your mirror from fogging.

Repair a dent in the wall: If you have a ugly dent in the wall, cover it with toothpaste and let it rest. Once its set, sand it down or apply paint directly to remove the dent completely.

De-odorising your pet: Your pup is smelling and is unwilling to take a bath. Wet down the coat and dab some toothpaste. Message the coat for five minutes and then rinse it clean. Your puppy is minty fresh.

Remove hair colour stains from body and clothing: You discover that your hair colour has left behind stains on your clothes and on your face. All you have to do is rub some toothpaste on the required areas and wash them clean. 

Relieve burns and bites: If you have a heat burn or a mosquito bite that is itching badly. A little bit of toothpaste on the area can relieve you of the irritation and the sting.

Acne treatments: Toothpaste removes acne with ease. Dab it on the effected area before going to bed and you can see certain improvement the next morning. The toothpaste dries up the acne and leaves you with a smoother skin.