How to Remove Toothpaste Stains

Toothpaste stains make their appearance on bathrooms sinks and tiles, and sometimes on clothing. You may stand there in amazement that your child managed to dribble straight down their shirt! Not to worry; toothpaste stains are relatively easy to remove if you follow the recommended steps from Purex® below.

To remove the toothpaste stain, start by pretreating it with water. If water is not enough, try a liquid detergent such as Purex® Advanced Oxi + Coldwater Power liquid detergent to pretreat the stain. Gently rub a small amount of detergent into the toothpaste stain, and let sit for five minutes. Then, depending on the fabric, wash under warm water if you're able to. This may help to dislodge the toothpaste stain.

An alternative to detergent if you want something gentler is to make a vinegar and water solution. Make a one-part white vinegar to two-parts water solution to cover the toothpaste stain and let sit for five minutes. Then use a paper towel soaked with this solution to blot at the stain and loosen the residue.

Regardless of what method you used, you will then need to launder the clothing item to remove the toothpaste stain. If you are concerned about dyes and fragrances, use Purex® Free & Clear liquid detergent. It's hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin. Otherwise, try one of the scented liquid detergents in the Purex® line. With scents like Mountain Breeze and Lavender Blossom, Purex® keeps your clothes smelling fresh.

As always make sure the stain has been completely removed before you place the item in the dryer. If there is still residue from the toothpaste stain, repeat the treatment process. If you were to dry the item first, the dryer could set the stain!

Happy stain fighting! View our Stain Lab for how to remove other popular stains like how to remove candle wax stains and how to remove cough syrup stains.

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