That tube of toothpaste you have sitting by the sink does more than just keep your teeth clean， bright and white。 In fact， toothpaste can be applied to a multitude of tasks from polishing mirrors to keeping your sneakers white。
你放在水槽旁边的那管牙膏并不是只能保持牙齿清洁、亮白。事实上，牙膏可以用于许多方面，从擦镜子到让你的运动鞋保持洁白。
Here are five superb toothpaste hacks that will save you money and time， while also leaving you with that pleasing minty-fresh smell！
这儿有5条牙膏的超棒妙用，可以省钱、省时间，同时还可以留下宜人的薄荷清香。
1）Polish a dirty mirror
1）擦亮一面脏镜子
Next time you‘re brushing your teeth， smear a bit of toothpaste on the bathroom mirror and wipe it dry。
下次你要刷牙的时候，往浴室的镜子上涂一点牙膏并将其擦干。
The glass polishes up beautifully and it also has the added effect of stopping the mirror from fogging up when you‘re taking a shower， so by the time you get out， you’ll still be able to see your face clearly。
镜子会被完美地擦亮，而且还有附加效果，那就是在你淋浴的时候，可以防止镜子蒙上雾气，这样在你出去的时候，你仍然能够看清你的面孔。
2）Sneaker Whitener
2）运动鞋增白剂
You can clean your sneakers with a swipe of toothpaste around the soles of your shoes。
你可以沿着鞋底抹上牙膏来除去运动鞋上的污垢。
A little toothpaste also does an amazing job of removing scuffs from leather shoes and rubber soles。 Just squirt a dab on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth。 Wipe clean with a damp cloth。 The leather or rubber will look like new。
少量牙膏还可以很好地除掉皮鞋和橡胶鞋底上的磨痕。只需要在磨痕处涂一下，并用一块软布擦一下。然后用一块湿布擦干净。皮革或橡胶看起来就像新的一样。
3）Fridge seal cleaner
3）冰箱封条清洁剂
Toothpaste also works wonders on other bathroom and kitchen appliances。
牙膏在浴室和厨房的其他用具上也能产生奇妙的作用。
Try using it to clean the seal around your fridge。 The toothpaste acts as a cleaning agent。 Moreover， toothpaste is ideal for whitening。
试着用它清理冰箱封条上的污垢。牙膏可以用作清洁剂。而且牙膏是理想的增白剂。
4）Jewelry cleaner
4）珠宝清洁剂
Diamond rings can dull over time， yet with a little bit of toothpaste and a good rinse， they‘ll be sparkling away in no time。
随着时间的推移，钻戒会失去光泽。但是，用一点牙膏，好好地冲洗一下，它们立马又闪闪发光了。
The trick works on pieces of metal too so if that chunky bracelet or metal watch strap is becoming marked， you can rub it down with a dry cloth and use some toothpaste to knock off the dirt。
这个窍门也可以用在金属件上，所以如果那条厚实的手镯或金属表带上有了污点，你就可以用一块干布擦掉，并用牙膏擦掉污垢。
Do not use this method on pearls， as it will damage their finish。
不要把这种方法用在珍珠上，因为会损害它们表面的抛光剂。
5）Food odor remover
5）食品气味去除剂
You can remove the stench of onions， fish， garlic and other odoriferous foods from your skin by scrubbing briefly with toothpaste。
你可以用牙膏简单擦一下皮肤，就可以除掉上面的洋葱、鱼、大蒜以及其他散发气味的食品的臭味。
Rub your hands with toothpaste， then rub together， and rinse under water。 You‘ll be fresh-smelling in no time。
把牙膏擦在手上，然后搓一下，并用清水冲洗。你立刻就会闻到清新的香味。
本文来源：沪江英语
