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The Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Sun
I was a royal cleaner at Buckingham Palace – 79p B&M buy will leave your mirrors & glass sparkling without any streaks
A FORMER cleaner to the Royal Family has revealed an ingenious hack that will leave your mirrors and glass surfaces sparkling. And you probably already have the budget-friendly buy in your bathroom. 3 This staple product is used by Buckingham staff to achieve the perfect gleam on mirrors and glass. 'It's probably sitting in your bathroom right now, half-used and squeezed in the middle," said Anne Simmons, who spent over 15 years working inside Buckingham Palace as part of the royal cleaning staff. The 57-year-old spoke to Show Plates World, about the surprising cleaning hack, which has been passed down behind palace gates for generations. Originally from Berkshire, Anne worked at the iconic royal residence where most of her duties involved maintaining antique furniture, priceless vases, and carpets. However, she also developed a handy hack for making dull glass surfaces look as good as new. She recalled how a "surprise inspection" led to the surprising discovery. With nothing "fancy on hand" to wipe down glass surfaces, she remembered an old trick her mum swore by. "I ran in, grabbed a tube of toothpaste from the staff bathroom, and gave [the surfaces] a gentle scrub. Minutes later, they looked brand new," she recalled. And just like that, a cheap tube of whitening toothpaste saved the day. Since toothpaste contains mild abrasives that help remove plaque and stains from teeth, that same gentle scrubbing action can also lift oxidation and grime off other surfaces. I was gutted when scrubbing didn't get my 'stained' blender clean, then remembered a £3.25 spray I had in the cupboard 'Anne's tip is safe, simple, and effective," the team at Show Plates World said. Anne swears by toothpaste for a wide variety of polishing tasks, and with 775 rooms in Buckingham, there were plenty of surfaces to wipe down. You can pick up a tube of Oral B toothpaste for just 79p from B&M. 'I've used it on cloudy shower screens, tea-stained mugs, even old taps that lost their shine,' she said. 'If it can brighten your smile, it can probably handle a bit of limescale." 5 cleaning hacks Say goodbye to ironing Don't have time to smooth out the wrinkles of a shirt with an iron? Lenor 's Crease Releaser makes wrinkles vanish - simply hang up creased items, give them a quick spritz and smooth against a hard surface. Teabags for trainers When trainers smell a little squiffy, pop a used (and still moist) tea bag inside and leave for about an hour. The tannins will seep into the sole of the shoe to fight nasty-smelling odours. Remove limescale without scrubbing When bathroom taps start looking a little grimy with limescale, slice a lemon in half and sprinkle on baking soda. Rub the fruit over the taps and with a gentle clean they will come up sparkling. Use a toothbrush to get in all the nooks and crannies. Streak-free mirrors and windows White vinegar is a handy secret weapon when it comes to keeping mirrors and windows streak-free. Mix one part white vinegar with four parts water in a spray bottle. Squirt then wipe with a microfibre cloth and voilà, clean glass in an instant. Make your home smell amazing For dust-free skirting boards, pour some fabric softener onto a cloth and give them a quick wipe. It will stop dirt collecting so quickly and, as an added bonus, make your home smell amazing. But just make sure to follow these simple tips to achieve the best results. Opt for a white, non-gel toothpaste and make sure to avvoid anything with stripes or microbeads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and gently scrub yoursurfaces in small circles for a few minutes, then rinse with water and buff dry. Finally, finish with a protective layer by applying a small coat of furniture polish to slow future fogging. Anne also shared a 5p tip that will leave your car smelling fresh all the time. And another budget-friendly item will leave your wooden floors sparkling.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
KFC releases fried chicken-flavoured toothpaste. No, this isn't a joke
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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
KFC releases fried chicken-flavoured toothpaste. No, this isn't a joke
Dentists typically recommend certain types of toothpastes, depending on oral health needs: fluoride, herbal, or even charcoal. But there is a new addition to that list – KFC Fried Chicken-flavoured. The American fast food chain partnered with Hismile, a toothpaste manufacturer, to create this product for a limited time. The toothpaste is inspired by KFC's special 11 herbs and spices for a 'full-on, flavour takeover,' Hismile, the toothpaste manufacturer says on the website. Appetizing, right? KFC fried chicken-flavored toothpaste The limited-edition KFC fried chicken-flavored toothpaste was launched on April 1, 2025. (Hismile) 'This toothpaste is finger-lickin' fresh, and brings KFC's crispy, golden perfection, straight to your toothbrush,' the partner website says. Hismile is a primarily teeth whitening company, which also sells toothpastes in unusual flavours, like watermelon kiwi and grape bubble-gum mouthwash, along with other skincare products. What initially started out as an April Fool's joke kicked up a storm on social media, Hismile marketing manager Koban Jones told Fox News Digital in April. 'We love pushing boundaries, and what better way to do that than by bringing KFC's legendary flavors into an everyday essential?' Jones said, adding that the collaboration was 'bold, unexpected and seriously fun.' The toothpaste was on the Hismile website for US$13 and was first available on April 1 and sold out by April 8, Fox News reported. KFC toothpaste Inspired by KFC's iconic 11 herbs and spices, the toothpaste was launched on April 1, 2025, but sold out seven days later. (Hismile) Additionally, customers can also buy a KFC electric toothbrush – 'a Colonel-approved, sleek, powerful, brushing machine that delivers the ultimate brushing feast' – along with the toothpaste. The electric toothbrush is still available for purchase, priced at $59 on the website. 'This has been one of our most successful limited-run collaborations to date,' Jones told Fox News Digital. 'KFC-flavoured toothpaste is surprising and talkable, which drove social conversation and a quick, 48-hour sellout.' Social media influencers have made videos reacting to this peculiar item. The user SnackEatingSnack can be seen calling the toothbrush 'absolute fire' before he goes on to explore the toothpaste in a TikTok video. Seconds later, he appears to be discomfort as he uses the toothpaste. 'That's one of the grossest things I've ever had in my entire life' he said. 'I'm repulsed.' Another TikTok user named Grace Mary Williams is seen wondering out loud 'if it's going to be the best thing in the world or the worst thing in the world.' Moments later, Williams shows signs of visible discomfort, making retching sounds as she tries to use the toothpaste for the first time. 'That's the worst thing I've ever tried in my life. That's absurd,' she said. A TikTok user named NDA posted a video questioning the motivations behind KFC's decision to launch a product like the toothpaste, with that price tag. He then goes on the show a mock advertisement he made on behalf of KFC for the toothpaste.
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
The Folly of Investigating Fluoride Toothpaste
Your editorial 'The Fluoride Toothpaste Conspiracy' (May 15) is on target. Allow me to go even further. The 2024 National Toxicology Program study that has helped fuel Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation is highly flawed. It is based on its review of 19 reports, none of which were conducted in the U.S. Ten were from China, three from India and Mexico, two from Canada and one from Iran. IQ studies aren't perfect without reliable outcomes, and IQ studies in young children are less reliable and difficult to measure. Even so, the study's conclusion was that there was 'moderate confidence' that fluoride exposure in drinking water above 1.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L) leads to negative effects among children. No effect was noted in adults. The World Health Organization's guideline is 1.5 mg/L, and the U.S.'s is 0.7 mg/L. The results are thus of limited relevance in the U.S anyway.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
The 5p hack that scrubbed thick soap scum and limescale off my glass shower door in seconds – it's gleaming
SPENDING the day cleaning the bathroom isn't a task any of us wants to do. And there's one job in particular that drives all of us berserk - cleaning shower doors. 3 The shower door often looks messy, and there's not a lot you can do to prevent it. The water we use often leaves hard limescale stains on the glass while soap scum from scrubbing our bodies sticks on too. Fortunately, one cleaning whiz has shared the cheap hack that will get your shower doors squeaky clean in seconds. Taking to social media, they shared a clip of their shower door which was covered in stubborn water stains. But instead of spending hours scrubbing at it, they shared the hack to get it off in seconds. The best part is that you definitely already have the product in your bathroom. The cleaning pro took a tube of toothpaste and applied a pea-size amount to the shower door. They then took a regular washing up sponge that was damp and began to rub the toothpaste on the glass. Once done, they turned the shower on and rinsed off the toothpaste. In just a few seconds, the glass had become squeaky clean once again. I'm a cleaning whizz, using a 15p household item will make your tap shine in minutes You can buy a tube of toothpaste for 75p from Waitrose making the hack cost just 5p a time. The clip posted to their TikTok account @ heyyy.j7 went viral with over 10 million views and 118k likes. People were quick to try it themselves while others shared their own cleaning hacks. Cleaning hacks and tips Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro: How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly Clean your shower to ensure it's always sparkling How to clean your microwave using cheap household items Here's how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle You're cleaning your carpet all wrong - here's how to get it spotless again in no time Unblock a toilet without a plunger Clean your fabric or leather sofa in a few easy steps If you haven't cleaned your mattress in ages, here's how Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps Give your TV screen a once-over Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning? Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps Another commented: 'That's crazy clear." "Does that really work" penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Fabric softener is better - cheaper and smells nice." "Shaving cream will make it so it doesn't fog for like a week,' claimed a fifth.
