Using toothpaste to wash collars not only cleans them, but helps ward off skin allergies since toothpaste contains less irritative chemicals than other detergents.

Some shoppers are also forgoing altogether items that they used to consider staples, such as air fresheners or special detergents for sensitive skin.

It is also used widely in air fresheners, soft and alcoholic drinks, deodorants, laundry detergents, skin care and soaps.