Trial Tuesday: More Toothpaste Hacks Tested

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Last week, I tested the toothpaste nail fill hack trying to see if you could use toothpaste to fill holes in the wall made from nails. This got me wondering what else you could use toothpaste for. After searching Pinterest, I found two hacks that use toothpaste: removing sticker residue and removing pen ink stains quickly.

1. Removing Sticker Residue With Toothpaste



According to 1000hacks.com, you can use toothpaste to remove sticker residue from objects. I recently went thrifting so I had sticker to remove!

TEST

 Step 1
Remove the sticker


Step 2
Add your toothpaste and spread it around. Let the toothpaste sit for at least 5 minutes.




Step 3
Use a scouring pad and water to scrub the toothpaste and residue away. I couldn't scrub and take a photo so I will insert the after below

After



Results: FAIL

The residue is still on the bottom! This method does not work unfortunately.



2. Removing Pen Ink With Toothpaste

Before



Also from 1000hacks.com, remove ink stains easily with toothpaste, a little hand soap, and water.

Step 1
Add toothpaste to the ink spot


You will notice that the stain will begin to lift instantly!

Step 2
Use soap and water to rub out the toothpaste.

After


Results: PASS

THIS WORKS! I was shocked but the toothpaste/ soap combination took the ink out with no effort. I will have to remember this!

**Thanks for reading! What hacks would you like me to test out next? Leave it in the comments below.**

Comments

  1. Patty JMarch 10, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    For a sticker, I think just using a scouring pad would work, without the toothpaste. But removing ink with toothpaste! Wow!! That is good to know.

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    1. JessicaMay 11, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      The product Goo Gone also works really well and is sold at Dollar Tree. Check it out for stubborn stickers!

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