We’ve discussed how you can use toothpaste to fix minor scratches on your car or the plastic of your headlights, but if you spot stress cracks in your glassware or a pair of reading glasses, toothpaste can fix them right up for you too.
Photo by Janmi S.
The process is pretty simple — first, make sure you have actual toothpaste. Gel-style toothpastes won’t work for this. You’ll also want a damp cloth handy. Clean the glass thoroughly first, then rub a dab of toothpaste on the crack. Rub the toothpaste in firmly in a circular motion (but obviously not so hard you risk damaging the glass) for about a minute.
Look at the glass and if that did the trick, wipe the excess toothpaste away with the damp cloth. If not, repeat. That’s about it.
Obviously this isn’t a catch all and we wouldn’t recommend it on expensive glasses or glasses you can (and should) get a professional to repair if they’re damaged, but if you’re short on cash or you have a pair of readers or sunglasses with those tiny annoying stress cracks in them, or a piece of glass furniture or glassware with a few scratches on them that you just can’t help but notice, it’s worth a shot.
Quick Tip: Fix Scratched Glass with Toothpaste [BrightNest]
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Wouldnt this disovel if it becomes wet or wiped over with a damp cloth?