Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the years, Real Simple editors and experts have discovered that regular old toothpaste can clean much more than just your ...

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Toothpaste is commonly made of chemicals that fight against tooth decay, remove plaque, and add taste. Ingredients like calcium carbonate help break down plaque, but the same chemicals used for oral ...

The next time you're brushing your teeth and notice the water spots all over your chrome faucets, put the toothpaste to work. Rub it gently on the chrome with a soft cloth, then rinse it off. The ...

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