Toothpaste can be pretty handy for quick fixes, but I'd be a bit cautious using it regularly on screens. I once tried the same trick on my old pair of glasses—worked okay at first, but after a couple of rounds, I noticed it left a slightly cloudy look. Guess the abrasives in toothpaste aren't always friendly to delicate surfaces. For screens and lenses, I'd probably stick to specialized cleaners long-term...but hey, in a pinch, why not?
I learned the hard way about toothpaste abrasives too. Tried it once to buff out a scratch on my phone screen—seemed great at first, but after a while, I noticed tiny micro-scratches popping up. Definitely agree it's handy in emergencies, but probably best to keep it away from delicate stuff long-term. Now I stick to using toothpaste strictly for teeth...and occasionally drying out pimples overnight, lol.
I've heard about the pimple trick before, but never actually tried it myself—does it really work or is it more of a placebo thing? I usually just stick to those little acne patches, but they're not exactly budget-friendly if you use them often. Also, speaking of toothpaste hacks, has anyone tried using it to clean foggy headlights? My car's headlights are looking pretty cloudy lately, and I've seen some videos claiming toothpaste can clear them up. But after hearing your phone screen story, I'm a bit hesitant now...wouldn't want to make things worse. Has anyone had success with that, or should I just bite the bullet and buy a proper headlight restoration kit?
"Also, speaking of toothpaste hacks, has anyone tried using it to clean foggy headlights?"
I completely understand your hesitation—I felt the same way before trying it myself. My car's headlights had gotten pretty cloudy, and after watching similar videos, I cautiously gave toothpaste a shot. Honestly, it did help a bit, but the results were temporary and nowhere near as clear as a proper restoration kit. I'd say if you're anxious about potentially making things worse, a dedicated kit might be worth the peace of mind...
"Honestly, it did help a bit, but the results were temporary and nowhere near as clear as a proper restoration kit."
Yeah, I had a similar experience. Toothpaste got my headlights looking clearer for maybe a week or two, but then they started clouding up again pretty fast. It wasn't terrible or anything, just didn't last long enough to feel worth the effort. I eventually grabbed one of those DIY restoration kits online—nothing fancy, just an affordable one—and it worked way better. Took a bit more elbow grease, but the results lasted months instead of days. If you're feeling nervous about messing things up (totally get that!), maybe try on a small spot first? That way you can see how it goes without diving all in...
