Introduction: Squeeze Toothpaste Perfectly
I've noticed that when i visit my friends or relatives houses, they always have the toothpaste all mangled up. Ultimately this is a waste of toothpaste (since you end up throwing away the rest). I've also noticed that some people purchase the more expense containers that hold less toothpaste (why would you pay more for less??) just because they think that it will make life easier~. Some other people like to go out and buy useless devices that will help squeeze out every last drop of toothpaste, but you don't need too buy something to do that!
I've always shown people how to do this method of squeezing out toothpaste because it will save you money, in the end. If you don't believe me go out and check the prices/oz per tube of the standard toothpaste tubes and the new "easier" to use tubes. You will thank me later.
Thanks to Erik Lindemann for correcting me on the bottle/tube thingy!
Step 1: Starting From the End
Okay! let's say you have a regular tube of toothpaste almost empty. Your mission is to get all the toothpaste from the end, closer to the head of the tube.
Most of the time you will have toothpaste sitting in the very end, just use the corner of your sink (given you have a flat edge, you can also you a table) and the palm of you hand to flatten the tube out until you have enough of a flat end to grip.
Step 2: The Fun Part!
This is the easy part. Just slide the toothpaste tube across the edge of the sink while applying some force towards the sink (just imagine that you are trying to rip the toothpaste tube using the sink edge!).
Step 3: Finished!
Tada! It's like magic!
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14 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
Wow Wow Wee Wah! 143
12 years ago on Introduction
I use the flat back of the toothbrush to squeeze it toward the top.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Same here. Flat side of the toothbrush and a wall is all you need.
12 years ago on Introduction
Good Job, eggmix! Another way to get the VERY last bit out is to then cut the tube about one and one half inches from the cap end with a pair of those little folding scissors I keep in the bathroom (instead of a razor or exacto knife). Then I keep the now short tube closed between uses with a "bulldog" style clip (found in office supplies). For the flattening part, you can also slide a dental floss container (straight sided) from the crimped end toward the cap.
12 years ago on Step 3
Heh... I've been using this same method myself... now I can't help but 'fix' tubes of toothpaste I come across when visiting friends and relatives.
12 years ago on Introduction
Next, let's see it done for K-Y Jelly, too, and no turning on the bedroom light to do it! ;- )
12 years ago on Step 1
You were asking if it's really a bottle. I believe the term for it is "tube".
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks man! i knew something wasn't right!!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
No problem, man.
12 years ago on Step 3
if you REALLY want to get the last bits out: slice the tube open with a razor blade/xacto knife. Just when you thought it was empty (even after squeegeeing as you have) there are at least 3 or so brushings left in that tube! Try it!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
hahah i'm gonna try that out too!
12 years ago on Introduction
I always use this method. Great job, I should have brought this to Instructables...
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, i was surprised to notice that no one has jumped on this best practice!
12 years ago on Introduction
Cool!