Buff It Out With Toothpaste
Clean More than Just Your Teeth!
Our homes are filled with unitaskers — items designed with one primary function in mind. But in reality, many items designed to be unitaskers (such as the salad spinner) have much more potential. One of those items? Toothpaste! Toothpaste doesn’t have to be relegated to just cleaning your teeth twice a day. It’s a cleaning agent capable of much more. Toothpaste comes in two primary types: gel and paste. Pastes have a slight grit to them, and some contain baking soda. It’s this variety that is ideal for scrubbing a number of household surfaces and is an excellent spot cleaner. Metals Use toothpaste to clean nearly any metal surface, including chrome faucets, door knobs, cabinet hardware, and certain kinds of jewellery. Use a small amount of paste on a slightly damp microfibre cloth, and you’ll bring back luster to dull metals. This method isn’t recommended for more delicate jewellery made with softer metals. Shoes Sometimes shoes get scuffed, creased, or just simply worn. Dab the toothpaste on a moist microfibre cloth and apply a
little pressure on the scuffed or worn area. Be sure to use a clean cloth to wipe any leftover residue. Toothpaste can be used on virtually any type of shoe and material, with the exception of suede. Headlights When vehicle headlights are exposed to the elements for an extended period of time, they start to look dull. And
not only do they look worn and dirty, but the cloudy film reduces the amount of light hitting the road. Before you apply the toothpaste, wash off any excess grime. Once each headlight has been prepped, place a large dollop of toothpaste on a terry cloth towel, and buff in a circular motion. Depending on how clouded the headlights are, the process may take up to 10 minutes per light, but the results will be worth it. Toothpaste with baking soda is recommended for this job.
SOBA NOODLES WITH GARLIC AND ZUCCHINI
INGREDIENTS
• 4 ounces soba noodles • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2–3 cloves garlic, grated • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tablespoons water • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced • 1 small zucchini, julienned into noodle strands sauce and water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 2 minutes. 3. Add onions, simmering for
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring a pot of water to a
boil. Add soba noodles and cook until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside. warm olive oil until barely shimmering. Add grated garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in soy
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3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
2. In a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat,
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4. Add soba noodles and toss to fully coat. Serve immediately, or cool and serve as a cold dish. Inspired by NaturallyElla.com
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