Did you know that with a little toothpaste on the knife you can achieve unimaginable results? That’s right, we’re talking about the butcher’s trick to solve a problem, let’s find out which one!
Toothpaste is a product that we generally use to brush our teeth and keep them clean and healthy. Brushing your teeth regularly with this paste, available in different consistencies and flavours, is essential for having white and well-kept teeth and for keeping cavities and infections away.
However, many people don’t know that toothpaste can also be used for other very useful purposes. For example, in addition to oral hygiene, this product can be used for many household chores, but butchers even use it to sharpen knives. Let’s discover many ways to use toothpaste!
Clean the steel with toothpaste
The whitening and slightly abrasive effect of the toothpaste helps remove stains and makes surfaces as shiny as steel. To make this material shiny and shiny, just press the toothpaste directly onto the steel and spread it on the area to be cleaned, even with your hands.
Leave to act for about 5 minutes, then wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry with a dry cloth, preferably microfibre.
Toothpaste for burnt plaque
How many times does it happen that the iron plate is burnt and the clothes cannot be ironed? Burns can damage clothes, so it is necessary to clean the soleplate well to achieve correct ironing and avoid damage.
Using toothpaste, especially mint toothpaste, is a very simple way to remove burns from the soleplate of your iron. Just spread the toothpaste, scrub with a toothbrush and then remove the residue with the steam from the iron or with a little hot water. Dry carefully after the operation.
Sharpen knives with toothpaste
As we mentioned, toothpaste is great for sharpening knives. This method is very popular among butchers who need very sharp knives to cut meat perfectly. Indeed, after prolonged use, the knives appear dull and do not cut well.
Toothpaste contains abrasives, detergents, antibacterial agents, and a special substance called silver film agent that plays an important role in the friction that occurs when sharpening knives.
The process is widely used in butcher shops, is quick and easy to carry out and saves a lot of money. Furthermore, butchers use this trick to