Toothpaste dribbling

[melandraf]

Both hubby and i have both managed to dribble toothpaste down clothes whilst brushing. The resulting stain looks like bleach splashes, has anyone got any ideas on how to lessen the effect or remove the stain completely...?

[molly]

Try using a baby's bib!

[molly]

Sorry not very helpful but couldn't resist. Try Vanish pre wash spray then any biological soap powder.

[kiss2u]

unfortunately you may not b able to hide the stain. As you say the appearence is similar to bleach. This is in fact the case as toothpaste contains a bleaching agent to whiten teeth. anything you put on such as vanish will make the stain more apparent. thake it to a cleaners, they may be able to retexturise the fabric by using a spray on chemical. This should improve the appearence of your clothes.

[darth vader]

sorry to sound facetious but try bending over the sink whilst brushing - works for me

[melandraf]

Well said Molly - have tried Vanish which is usually fab but not in this case unfortunately... Thanks Kiss2u - you said it mate !! And DARTH - you are just so cheeky!!! Must also say that while i am brushing my teeth i am not leaning over the sink as i am generally kneeling on the floor stroking the Cat at the same time. This is probably where i am going wrong actually... As soon as he hears me start brushing he is there pawing my leg cos he wants attention. i shall have to make the bathroom a cat-free room at teeth cleaning time i think. Bet that will help my dribbling problem... (Can't speak for hubby - LOL) Thank you for your comments - which i have now asimilated. Merci beaucoups.

[incitatus]

have you tried bruching the stain with a suede brush when dry? toothpastes contain fine powders which can make the stain look worse..... a better solution, though is always brush teeth when naked. it can be a group activity.

[nykkieberry]

Could you change to a non-bleach toothpaste? Does that arm and hammer one have bleach in it? Or brush before you dress - in towel, dressing gown (white!) or butt naked in the shower!

[melandraf]

Thanks Nikki and Incip. Arm and Hammer does the stain thing too... Naked toothbrushing sounds much more like it. Cheers !!

[melandraf]

Please excuse gettig your names wrong - i am always making smeling pistakes...lol