7 things around your home that you should be cleaning with a toothbrush

The soft bristles on a toothbrush combine with the compact size to create the perfect cleaning tool for many situations around your home. Those small crevices and areas that can be difficult to clean are no longer a problem with a couple of cheap dollar store toothbrushes in your cleaning supplies.

These creative ideas use toothbrushes in unique and genius ways. You'll find yourself wondering where else you can use these handy little brushes around your home.

1. Clean your computer keyboard
Your computer keyboard is often an afterthought when it comes to cleaning. Using compressed air will dislodge crumbs and debris, but the grime often remains on keys. Dip a toothbrush in rubbing alcohol and gently brush away the dirt. 2. Remove dirt from your earbuds
Earbuds gather dirt and grime from being used, stuffed in bags, and left laying around. To clean them, brush with a dry toothbrush dislodge any dirt from inside the openings. Wipe down with rubbing alcohol to remove any grime. 3. Get grout white again
Grout can be tricky. Often the lines are so narrow you can't effectively get into the space to achieve a good clean. A toothbrush helps you to scrub the grout with baking soda or your favorite bathroom cleaner. 4. Brush out your window tracks
A toothbrush is a perfect tool for getting into your dirty window tracks. By brushing towards the center of the window tracks you get the hard-to-reach corners clean and loosen the dirt for easy removal. Adding baking soda and vinegar can help break up difficult grime. 5. Find your like-new cabinets again
Cooking sends a grease residue into the air that settles onto your kitchen cabinets. The oils and dirt from your hands transfers onto your cabinets as well, leaving behind a dark layer of grime. Remove the grime with a combination of dishsoap, vinegar, baking soda, and warm water. A toothbrush helps you to get in the decorative crevices, around knobs, and next to hinges. 6. Gently clean stovetop burners
Cleaning your stovetop keeps it looking tidy and performing well. You should never submerge your burners in water. Using a toothbrush to gently clean the burners with hot soapy water protects the burners while removing any burnt-on food or grease. 7. Eliminate buildup around faucets
Mineral deposits and gunk build up in the small crevices around your faucets. The easiest way to clean these areas is to use your favorite cleaner and let it work its magic. Then gently brush with a toothbrush and wipe clean.