How do you fill toothpaste?

Smash all the air out of the travel tube and screw it to the other end. Then squeeze the big tube. The toothpaste will flow to the smaller tube and you will see it inflate! Don’t overfill it or when you take the coupling caps off the toothpaste will squirt back out.

How do you package homemade toothpaste?

DIY single use toothpaste packs. A secondary storage option is making single use tubes of toothpaste and other liquids. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and pinch the end of a straw. Hold it over a flame to seal the plastic until you can’t see any holes.

Can you use toothpaste as filler?

Use Toothpaste to Fill Holes. Toothpaste is a great alternative to spackling if you have a hole in your wall smaller than 1/4 inch. Try to find a toothpaste close to the color of the wall, then squeeze the paste into the hole and wipe off the excess with a putty knife or playing card.

Can you dry toothpaste?

I have found that the older “classic” toothpaste dries out better than the gels. Experiment with your toothpaste by placing a few dots on a small piece of aluminum foil. Allow it to dry for a few days and test the consistency. The toothpaste should dry out to the consistency of a piece of soft chewing gum.

Can you freeze toothpaste?

It’s hard to brush your teeth when your toothpaste is frozen into its tube. That small hole at the top requires the toothpaste to deform to get out. Thus, you can squeeze toothpaste out of that tube even when it’s partially frozen without risking breaking the tube.

Can you use toothpaste instead of caulking?

Toothpaste is also called poor man’s caulk for small unsightly nail holes. Just squeeze a small amount on your finger and rub over the hole. Let it dry a bit and just touch up your paint.

Can you fill screw holes with toothpaste?

What can you do with old toothpaste?

Here are some things you can do with expired toothpaste, courtesy of our Michigan family dentist office.

Clean Shoes. You can use expired toothpaste to polish scuffs off your leather shoes.
Soothe Burns.
Treat Insect Bites.
Clean Walls.
Remove Gunk.

What do I need to make a refillable toothpaste tube?

Beg, borrow or steala store-bought empty toothpaste tube. Make sure it’s the kind with a two piece flip-top cap. The only other item that you’ll need is a small zip-lock bag. Use a heavy duty freezer bag, not just a sandwich bag. Trust me, a sandwich bag will not hold up.

What kind of toothpaste can I use in a squeeze tube?

Fill the bag with your favorite homemade toothpaste, squeeze out any air and seal the bag. Your homemade squeeze tube is ready to use! And if you’re looking for a recipe for toothpaste, here are a few you might like to try: Cinnamon Nutmeg Toothpaste from Nourishing Joy

Is it possible to make your own toothpaste tube?

Yes, you could buy a refillable toothpaste tube like this one, but it’s easy to make your own. Here’s what you need to do to make your own squeeze tube: Beg, borrow or steal a store-bought empty toothpaste tube. Make sure it’s the kind with a two piece flip-top cap.

How do you fill toothpaste? Smash all the air out of the travel tube and screw it to the other end. Then squeeze the big tube. The toothpaste will flow to the smaller tube and you will see it inflate! Don’t overfill it or when you take the coupling caps off the toothpaste will squirt…