How we made convenient cups for toothbrushes from cans: a simple method

Necessary materials

To make such convenient cups for the bathroom, I needed to prepare the following materials:

A piece of wood (you can choose the size yourself depending on how many cups you need).
Glass Mason jars. I used 3 pieces (one for each of my babies). Here you can also proceed from your own needs.
Clamps - one for each jar.
Drill.
Screws.
Metal rings.
Screwdriver.
Paint. You can also use stain.
Sandpaper.
Wax paper.

Beauty brush for hair and skin

An old toothbrush can be used to scrub the skin. Nylon bristles exfoliate the stratum corneum and at the same time massage. You can use it to massage your lips, facial skin, chin, and neck. It is recommended to first apply a cleansing foam composition to your face. After the procedure, the skin looks fresh and rejuvenated. Many people correct their facial contours this way. And if you massage the back of your head with a brush, you can get rid of a tormenting migraine and remove facial clamps.

An old toothbrush makes a great brush for applying hair products. Thick bristles promote even distribution of the compounds. For example, it is convenient to apply with an improvised brush:

hair dye;
masks;
tint balm;
oil and vitamin solutions (for the root area).

Preparatory stage

I was lucky that I already had a piece of wood in my garage that looked pretty good. I marked it according to the required dimensions, and then my husband sawed off the required part. This gave me a nice wooden base for my cups.

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I decided to paint the wood white and then lightly sand the board. I wanted the base to look a little worn. I waited for the paint to dry. Then I went over the board with sandpaper.

I also decided to add a little accent to the wood using a wax paper transfer technique. I had to spend quite some time printing my chosen image onto the wax paper because it was stuck in the printer and wouldn't come out.

First I wrote Brush in a font I liked. I then stamped the mirror image onto wax paper. I knew it was too thin to fit through the printer properly, so I glued it on top of a regular sheet of paper. The problem was that the printer struggled to grip the slippery wax paper, causing it to tear and wrinkle. But in the end everything worked out for me.

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Then, carefully, without touching the ink, I placed a piece of wax paper face down on the wood and taped it in place.

Using a blunt object, I rubbed the image. At the same time, it was imprinted on the tree. So a unique inscription appeared on my board, which significantly improved its appearance.

Other uses for a toothbrush

An old toothbrush will help you out where “jewelry work” is required and large assistants simply cannot maneuver. Surely some of you are already using this accessory for other purposes, and some of the ideas below have never even occurred to you.

What is convenient to clean with a toothbrush:

Gas stove turntables. Knobs that control the gas supply are often covered with splashes from the stove and sticky residue. To “prevent” them, you can quickly walk over the surface with damp bristles with a drop of dishwashing detergent, and then wipe with a cloth dampened in clean water.
Toaster. This device is distinguished by its miniature size and narrow slot openings. Crumbs often accumulate inside the toaster, which burn during use and spread a burning smell throughout the kitchen. A brush can be used to easily clean the interior surfaces of household appliances.
Plumbing. Modern taps can have the most bizarre shapes. An old brush can easily clean the most difficult to reach places. Additionally, use a cleaning powder or gel cleaner to clean your plumbing fixtures, and your faucet will shine with its pristine shine.
Cloth. Sometimes, before washing an item, you have to first get rid of stains. In this case, a toothbrush will also come in handy, as it acts on the tissue as delicately as possible. Apply stain remover to the dirty area, and then use our universal accessory.
Upholstered furniture, car interior. The furniture surface can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, but dust often accumulates in the seams of the upholstery. You can thoroughly remove dust pellets by cleaning the grooves with a dry or slightly damp toothbrush.
Bicycle chain. In order for a bicycle to serve faithfully for many years, it must be regularly maintained, without neglecting the wheel chain. It is quite difficult to clean lumps of dirt from the joints. Do this with a wet toothbrush and then wipe the chain with a dry, clean cloth to protect it from rust.

Only a modest imagination can limit the applications of a used toothbrush. Using elastic bristles, you can wash blind slats and mosquito nets, aquarium accessories, tile joints, clean computer keyboards and jewelry. When reusing the brush, you can not stand on ceremony, but simply throw it away if it gets dirty, replacing it with another one.

Board design

Before adding the clips, I attached a D-ring to the back of my board so it could be safely hung on the wall.

Next, I started making the most difficult part - the clamps for the cans. They may seem easy to attach since you only need a drill and screws. However, this was truly no easy task. I had to call my husband for help. Things moved quickly with him. We evenly distributed and screwed the clamps.

There are carvings on the top of the Mason jars. Therefore, they adhere perfectly to such a metal ring. I just then tightened the clamps around the cans tighter with a screwdriver. All I have to do is attach everything to the wall and put toothbrushes, toothpaste and other little things my kids use in jars.

What can you buy in stores?

Accessory manufacturers offer a wide range of organizers of various shapes, sizes, and colors. Containers are mainly used for storing cosmetic accessories; they vary in size, shape, pattern, texture, allowing you to match them to any bathroom. Accessories include:

wicker;
plastic;
rattan baskets for cosmetics;
containers for detergents, napkins;
hanging containers.

A small, waterproof basket is ideal for showering; it is best placed in the shower stall directly next to the faucet.

Models with several compartments in interesting colors can be placed near the sink; they will enliven the interior of a minimalist bathroom.

A toy organizer is becoming a necessary attribute in a home where small children live. It's hard to imagine bathing without toys to distract your baby while we wash his hair. To store toys you will need a convenient box or hanging bag. The range of accessories is quite wide. With a little skill, you can sew an organizer yourself from easily drying fabrics; the outer wall can be made of mesh, allowing water to quickly drain.

A toy organizer grid is a useful gadget in every home. It fits perfectly in the bathroom as a toy attachment. When the mesh is dirty, it is easy to wash.

Plastic shelves with compartments for accessories of various sizes will be an excellent addition to a bathroom cabinet, in which you don’t have to turn over all the contents to find the necessary lipstick or nail file.

It is convenient to place such accessories in the drawers of the cabinet under the sink. Some cabinet accessories allow you to store accessories on multiple levels, saving space while increasing the functionality of your cabinet drawers.

A rotating organizer is the ideal solution for keeping your cosmetics in order. This will fit: powder, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara, pencils, and other accessories that are convenient to store in one place. Larger models can hold up to 200 cosmetic items. With such a device it is much easier to do quick makeup without wasting time endlessly searching for the right brush or lipstick. Additional convenience allows the device to rotate 360 degrees in any direction.

A toothbrush holder can have a rather interesting modern design that will add additional charm to the room. It is convenient when the brushes are collected in one place without interfering with each other.

Shaving cream, cotton pads, makeup brushes, mascara, lipsticks... Even in a small bathroom you need to make room for many cosmetics, accessories for face and body care. Many lovers of cleanliness and order are concerned with the question of how to avoid clutter and organize necessary things conveniently? Problem solver - practical organizer.

You don’t have to be a cosmetologist or makeup artist to appreciate the order in the placement of everyday toiletries and the comfort of using accessories. Properly organized objects take up little space and are easier to find. An aesthetically pleasing collection of lipsticks and nail polishes can create an interesting element of room decoration.

Bathroom organization

As a result of all the effort, my bathroom has become much more functional. Now, after using the morning toilet, my children put their toothbrushes in their own cups, where they also store some other small items for washing. Therefore, I do not regret at all that I spent a little time and money on making such a convenient structure for storing things in the bathroom. The important thing is that, if necessary, the jars can be removed from the metal rings, washed and dried.

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Miniature pipe cleaner, bracelet, crochet hook

Sometimes you need to thoroughly wash the inside of a beautiful jug for vegetable oil, miniature travel bottles with a cosmetic dispenser, and baby bottles. An ordinary dish brush in this case will be like a bull in a china shop. You can make a similar device, which is compact in size, from an old toothbrush. To do this you will need:

the brush itself;
pliers;
pan with boiling water.

Everything else is extremely simple. You need to place the brush in a pan of low boiling water (reduce heat to low) and hold there for 10-15 seconds. After this, remove the accessory and bend the plastic at the base of the head back with pliers. If the material does not yield, the procedure must be repeated. Transparent plastic will be more pliable.

There may be several dives, proceed until you get the desired result. After this, bend the middle part of the brush, repeating the procedure. Bend the tip last. The bend of the head should not be too steep. The material will tend to return to its previous shape if cooling is carried out in air. It is better to place the freshly made brush under a stream of cool water so that the plastic cools faster.

If the handle of the brush is made of clear plastic with a bright color, bending it after heating it in hot water can create an attractive bracelet. A hygiene item will help restore a broken crochet hook. To do this, you just need to saw off the head, drill a hole in the handle for the hook and attach it with superglue.

Ventilation

Ventilation compartments accumulate a lot of dirt, dust and fungus, so they need to be cleaned on time. We are talking not only about indoor ventilation, but also about air ducts in cars.

Remove the protective grille and clean the visible parts of the ventilation structure using a dry brush.
Wipe the treated surfaces with a damp towel.
At the final stage, treat the surfaces of the structure with a foam antiseptic that protects against fungal and limescale deposits.

If you need to maintain a special tilt, then make it easier for yourself: hold the part of the handle located closer to the plate with bristles over a candle or lighter for 4-6 seconds, then bend the material at an angle convenient for you and wait for the structure to cool.

You can also remove dust and dirt from other similar surfaces: hoods, mosquito grilles, air conditioner filters and other household devices that require delicate cleaning.

Brush selection methods

Typically, toothbrushes are purchased in modern perfume stores or pharmacies. When choosing, many people look at price and appearance and focus only on them, but these are by no means the main indicators

What should you pay attention to, how to choose correctly?

The first factor that you should take a close look at is the material used to make the bristles. There is an opinion that natural bristles are the best option. But this is far from true. Bacteria accumulate on it, leading to oral diseases. The best one is artificial: it has harder fibers, and the tips do not scratch the enamel, destroying it.

Information about the stiffness of the bristles is written on the packaging or the brush itself. According to the degree of hardness, brushes can be

Very soft. Recommended for little ones or those with extremely sensitive teeth.
Soft. Designed for older children 6–13 years old, recommended for adults with oral health problems
Average. Good for teenagers.
Tough. These brushes are used by adults with absolutely healthy teeth. Before use, it is recommended to consult a dentist, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the gums and enamel.

What types of electric brushes are there?

Electric brushes come in classic, sonic and ultrasonic types. All require a power source (battery, AA batteries). At the same time, electric brushes vary in how they clean teeth.

Directions of rotation of mechanical brush heads: in a circle or up and down. There are brushes whose bristles rotate and sweep at the same time. And the most advanced models provide simultaneous rotational and pulsating movements. The effectiveness of such brushes is achieved by loosening plaque. Therefore, by the way, they clean off solid deposits better than their “competitors”.

The maximum frequency of bristle movements per minute of any classic electric brush is 10 thousand revolutions.
Sound models are equipped with a generator, thanks to which electricity becomes sound vibration waves. The bristles in these models oscillate with great swing and speed - up to approximately 35 thousand movements per minute. Thanks to sound vibrations, microflora is also removed from the surface of the teeth.
The vibration frequency of ultrasonic models is even higher. The handle contains a generator capable of converting electricity into ultrasound. It causes the bristles to make up to 200 million directed movements per minute. Under the influence of ultrasound, solid deposits are destroyed. This cleans the areas that cover the gums. Moreover, such brushes get rid of pigment plaque and bacteria. When brushing your teeth, the temperature in the oral cavity increases, thereby improving the penetration of toothpaste components and increasing blood circulation in the gums.

Progress does not stand still. Today you can find brushes that have a strip of titanium dioxide installed inside them. It releases negative ions. Thanks to them, the components of the toothpaste have a better effect on the enamel, and the oral cavity is also disinfected. However, dentists consider the appearance of ionic brushes on the market to be just a publicity stunt.