Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Brushing with baking soda is safe and has low abrasiveness for teeth. Baking soda can help whiten teeth and reduce plaque at a low cost.

Stubborn stains can be removed from silverware with household staples such as baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, or toothpaste.

From removing coffee and tea stains from mugs to cleaning piano keys, toothpaste has many uses that go beyond the medicine cabinet. Toothpaste is a surprisingly versatile cleaning tool for household ...