How To Get Nails Clean And White

Last Updated on September 3, 2021

If you want to know how to whiten nails, you are in the right place!

When I want to whiten nails I normally just coat my fingernails with a clear polish and call it day. But, the ONE time I painted them black, I had a huge problem. I had to either keep them painted forever, or try to get that awful grey hue out of my stained nails. To prevent the nail polish stain from happening in the first place, I should have just applied a base coat first, but NO. Not me. In desperation, I went on a hunt to find the fastest, easiest and best ways to whiten your nails back to normal. BONUS: Most of these little tricks I already had the ingredients for!

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The Best Ways to Whiten Nails

And, yes, this also works if you want to know how to whiten toenails too!

1. Whitening Toothpaste

I tried this one first. It's easy and it works! Use a baby toothbrush to apply it and give your nails a good scrub for a minute or two. You may need to do it several times depending on how stained your nails are. The white colored pasty toothpaste works best as opposed to the blue or green gel-like toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste with added baking soda is even better!

DIY nail whitening Tips and Tricks like using whitening toothpaste

2. Lemon Juice & Baking Soda

Squeeze half of a lemon (or more) into a plastic bowl, and then add and blend baking soda until you get a nice abrasive paste-like texture. Then use an old toothbrush to scrub your nails with it. Rinse, and repeat if needed. If you have any small cuts near your nails, you may want to hold off on this one. The acidity in lemon juice is not very nice!

3. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda

Mix the two together until you've got a paste-like texture. Cover your nails with it and allow the mixture to sit on them for about 3 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

4. Commercial Denture Cleaner

Dissolve a couple of tablets in warm water, and soak your nails in it for about 5 minutes. I haven't tried this one because I don't happen to have denture cleaner laying around, but I've heard that it works.

tips and tricks for keeping nails white including using over the counter products like denture cleaner

5. Nail Whitening Pencil

I didn't know this existed until recently! You can pick up a nail whitening pencil on Amazon (maybe even Walmart or Target, too). I like to apply it under the tips of my nails to make them look healthier (almost looks like a french manicure, only more natural).

pencil for finger nail tips

6. Base Coat

Prevent stained nails from happening in the first place by using a base coat. Duh, right? It's definitely worth the extra step! Don't forget that most of these techniques can dry your hands out, so apply a good moisturizer once you're finished whitening your nails.

keep nails white with preventive base coat to keep nails and toenails white

I hope we answered your question on how to whiten nails! Now it is up to you to keep them looking awesome every day, good luck! You might want to save this Pin just in case you need a reminder. tips and tricks for finger tip care

Not only do your fingernails need some routine care to keep them looking healthy and white; but also your foot care routine and toenail care are very important for your overall health. So, keep reading for more tips and tricks from Listotic.