It's important to keep your toothbrush clean.It is unnecessary for many people to deep clean their toothbrushes.You don't need to rinse your toothbrush after using it.Only one approved by the Food and Drug Administration can be used if you do use a disinfectant.It's important to keep your toothbrush clean.
Step 1: Before brushing your teeth, rinse your toothbrush with tap water.
It will help get rid of any leftover toothpaste.You don't need to use cleaner on your toothbrush every time you use it.You can run your brush under the water by turning the tap water on.Before brushing your teeth, make sure to get any old toothpaste out of your brush.Warm or cold tap water can be used to wash your toothbrush.Warm water can make your toothbrush bristles softer.
Step 2: The toothbrush's handle needs to be wiped down once a month.
The toothbrush's handle can get stuck with gunk.You can clean your toothbrush's handle about once a month.A mixture of one part bleach with ten part water can be used.To clean your toothbrush's handle, use a clean cloth.Some people think that you should use a bleach/water solution to clean your toothbrush.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises against soaking a full toothbrush in Disinfectant as it can damage the toothbrush.The whole brush should be cleaned over the handle.
Step 3: Use of Disinfectants should be limited.
It is okay to occasionally clean gunk off the toothbrush's handle, but regular use of disinfectants can be damaging and you may develop allergies on your skin or mucosa if the substance is too concentrated.It is possible to clean a toothbrush with tap water.
Step 4: The toothbrush cleaners are approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
If you want to use a solution for any reason, make sure it is approved by the FDA.An FDA approved solution is generally safe.An FDA approved solution is better than something made at home when using a Disinfectant on the brush.It's not necessary to clean toothbrush bristles.It's better to buy a new toothbrush than to try to keep your old one clean.
Step 5: The toothbrushes should not be stored in closed containers.
Many people store their toothbrushes in closed containers to protect them from bathroom contaminants.Oxygen can destroy a large amount ofbacteria, so toothbrushes need exposure to air to dry out.A toothbrush is moist.Store your toothbrush in an open container in your bathroom to keep it clean.It's a good idea to keep your toothbrush in a protected area, such as a high counter, to make sure it won't fall onto the floor.
Step 6: The toothbrush should be dry after use.
You shouldn't try to dry your toothbrush after cleaning it.If you want, you can give the toothbrush a shake to get rid of excess water.Your toothbrush will not need to be dried.After rinsing the toothbrush, you can put it in its regular container.
Step 7: The toothbrush should be stored in an upright position.
You should keep your toothbrush upright.This will allow the toothbrush to dry quicker.You should have a cup in the bathroom.The toothbrush holder can be placed on the mirror.If you're storing multiple toothbrushes in the same container, make sure they don't touch one another.If you hold your toothbrush with something other than a toothbrush holder, you should clean it.
Step 8: Don't use old toothbrushes.
Toothbrushes need to be replaced every two to three months.Toothbrushes are old with time.After two to three months, discard your toothbrush and buy a new one.
Step 9: Do not share a toothbrush.
You should have a toothbrush.You should never share a toothbrush with another person.
Step 10: The toothbrushes have been contaminated.
Accidents can happen.You can place your toothbrush on the floor, sink or toilet.Disinfecting toothbrush can do more harm than good.If a toothbrush gets contaminated, throw it away and buy another brush.This is safer than trying to clean the brush on your own.