Use toothpaste to coat a kitchen knife

Use toothpaste to coat a kitchen knife

If you don’t have a sharpening stone at home, don’t worry! There’s a simple technique you can try to restore your knife’s sharpness – toothpaste. Yes, you read that right, toothpaste! You might be surprised at how effective it is.

How to Sharpen Your Knife with Toothpaste
Here’s a step-by-step guide to sharpening your kitchen knife using toothpaste:

Start by squeezing a strip of toothpaste onto the blade of the knife. Spread it evenly using your hand to cover the entire blade. Apply toothpaste to scissors in the same way.
Allow the toothpaste to sit on the blades for about five minutes. Toothpaste acts as a lubricant and helps clean and absorb debris from the blade, ensuring it stays sharp.
In the meantime, prepare a porcelain bowl. This will be used as an alternative to a whetstone for sharpening the knife. Place the bowl upside down on a table and add a few drops of white vinegar. Sprinkle some edible salt in the bottom groove of the bowl.
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