Squeeze Toothpaste Perfectly

by Edgar Han

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Intro: 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!

14 Comments

dchall8 16 years ago

I use the flat back of the toothbrush to squeeze it toward the top.

cirano 16 years ago

Same here. Flat side of the toothbrush and a wall is all you need.

telcotech 16 years ago

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.

dlregis 16 years ago

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.

bruc33ef 16 years ago

Next, let's see it done for K-Y Jelly, too, and no turning on the bedroom light to do it! ;- )

Erik Lindemann 16 years ago

You were asking if it's really a bottle. I believe the term for it is "tube".

Edgar Han 16 years ago

Thanks man! i knew something wasn't right!!

xrobevansx 16 years ago

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!

Edgar Han 16 years ago

hahah i'm gonna try that out too!

GorillazMiko 16 years ago

I always use this method. Great job, I should have brought this to Instructables...

Edgar Han 16 years ago

Thanks, i was surprised to notice that no one has jumped on this best practice!