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Do you still have the odd CD, DVD or even old PC game lying around?

If it's looking a bit worse for wear and struggling to play smoothly, toothpaste can help.

Gently buff the scratch with a small amount of toothpaste and a clean cloth.

2. Revive white shoes

White trainers may seem like a good idea at the time, but a few trips outside will make you think twice about your recent purchase!

If your trainers have white rubber trims that have become discoloured over time, grab some white toothpaste (no colours or gels) and apply directly to the dirty area with a cloth.

Buff and rinse thoroughly to reveal whiter looking shoes.

3. Clean your bathroom sink

Next time a glob of toothpaste drops onto your sink, don't wash it away! Grab a sponge and scrub it around the sink to help give it a quick clean.

This natural abrasive acts like a gentle bathroom cleaner and can help deodorise the drain too.

4.

Whiten a keyboard

All those emails can make your computer keyboard pretty grimy over time.

If you have an Apple product or any other white keyboard, you can clean it using toothpaste. Disconnect it and apply a small glob of white toothpaste to a cloth and gently buff each key. Stubborn stains should lift and your keyboard will appear brighter.

5.

Clean piano keys

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You'll sound better than ever!

Piano keys can get grubby over time (especially if you're practising as much as you're meant to!)

Fear not, clean them up with toothpaste and a damp brush. Wipe clean with a cloth for a sparkling new set.

This works on both ivory and plastic keys.

6. Make silver jewellery sparkle

There's no need to pay for expensive jewellery cleaning!

Use a tiny amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush to gently buff clean your silver jewellery and diamonds. Rinse thoroughly after and wipe clean with a cloth.

7. Remove scuffs from shoes

A little toothpaste goes a long way when it comes to scuffed-up leather shoes.

Just squeeze a small bit on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp one - easy! Did you know a banana skin also work well?