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Inexpensive Ways To Whiten Teeth
Being an avid coffee drinker I have had a constant battle with keeping my teeth pearly-white. I do take good care of my chompers, but whitening them has always felt out of reach due to cost.
While there are some fabulous tooth whitening systems – my personal favorite being Rembrandt – it gets expensive!! Even with coupons and sales it can be pricey – a little too pricey for me to do more than once every few months. Professional whitening at the dentist is usually not covered by insurance. It always seemed like one of those luxury things, like getting my nails done, or a massage. Just not in my budget. But there ARE ways to get your teeth nice and white and keep your dental hygiene in check without breaking the bank:
- Peroxide - Rinse mouth with hydrogen peroxide ($2 or less at any drug store) like you would a regular mouthwash. If your mouth is sensitive mix it with some water. Swishing it around will cause it to foam up and get the little crevices in your mouth. Since it’s a bleach you will also see that doing this will start to whiten your teeth over time. BUT it doesn’t taste good, and swallowing it could make your throat raw (a little accidentally is ok), so use caution if you have any throat issues like ulcers.
- Baking Soda - Make a baking soda paste by dipping your wet toothbrush into some baking soda. I generally use a little dixie cup and pour about a tablespoon of baking soda in there to use, then toss the cup. Brush normally. The baking soda has a very mild abrasiveness to it that will get into those little porous areas of your teeth. The nice thing about baking soda is that it’s totally non-toxic and dissolves well.
- Lemon Juice & Salt – you can make a whitening mouthwash using 3 parts lemon juice and one part salt. Mix well and swish around. Lemon juice has acids in it which will break down stains.
- Straws – prevent a lot of stains by using straws when possible. This helps bypass the front teeth. Even for coffee and tea!
- Water - After eating or drinking anything rinse your mouth with water. I have gotten used to drinking a bottle of water after every meal. This also helps prevent tooth decay and gingivitis.
All of these remedies are easy and will cost pennies! You’ll have a sparkling smile in no time!
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Got kids? Then you have probably come across this pesky problem – Play-doh (or clay) stomped into your carpet. Before you decide to either live with it, pull the carpet up, or pull your hair out – I have an EASY solution for you!
You will need:
- a fork
- washcloth dipped in soapy water
- vacuum or dustbuster
If you find the Play-doh still fresh you might be able to get some up with another piece of Play-doh, but I haven’t had luck with this. Let it dry (usually overnight).
Push the tines of the fork underneath the dried Play-doh and pull up from one side to another. This will take most of it (if not all) up. If it breaks apart or leaves pieces you can continue to pull it up the same way with the fork, or you can rub the fork back and forth which will pull up all of those little crumbs. Vacuum any strays up. If there are tiny pieces left that you can’t get up then rub the soapy washcloth across until it’s all up.
Easy, right?
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Did you know that baby wipes aren’t just for baby bottoms anymore? There are a multitude of uses – here are just a few!
- Mild makeup remover – for those nights you just don’t want to wash your face
- Spot clean the carpet (check on an inconspicuous spot for color fastness first) – I actually got dark blue paint out of my carpet.
- Freshen “down there”
- Clean around your faucets and your sink
- Clean deodorant or makeup off of clothing (check inconspicuous spot)
- Freshen up after a workout
- Clean hair dye off of your skin
- Clean dry erase boards and chalk boards
- Clean TV, computer, tablet, and phone screens
- Use a baby wipe on a Swiffer to get sticky spots (or just get down on your hands and knees
- Clean ink off of ANYTHING. Vinyl dolls especially!
- Cleans leather/vinyl shoes.
- Clean your dashboard in the car (great for those “stuck in traffic” times).
- Swipe a wipe along your windshield wiper blades to clean the dust & dirt off.
- Clean your pet’s feet after a walk.
What do you use baby wipes for? Comment below!
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by Carol on March 15, 2013
If you are always hunting for vacuum cleaner belts when you need them most – do what I do! Loop the belt onto your hose and you will always have it handy! No more hunting in that junk drawer 
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