Blog Highlights:
- Toothbrush manufacturers are not obligated by law to sell sterilized toothbrushes
- Toothbrushes need to be disinfected especially during flu season
- Bacteria can thrive on your toothbrush after you brush your teeth
- Never store your toothbrush in damp, dark places
We use our toothbrushes daily in order to help clean our teeth. Unfortunately, a lot of people fail to keep their toothbrushes clean.
Since the toothbrush is used on a daily basis, making sure that it is clean before putting it in your mouth is very important. This is especially true during the flu season.
But before we get into the details of how you can disinfect your toothbrush, you need to know why you have to do it. First of all, toothbrush manufacturers are not obligated by law to sell sterilized toothbrushes. This may mean that microorganisms may already be on your toothbrush even before you open it. Our mouths are also home to different kinds of bacteria, these bacteria need to be removed in order to avoid cavities and tooth decay. Although most of these bacteria end up down the drain after tooth brushing, it is very possible for some to stay and thrive on your toothbrush. Used toothbrushes can easily become a breeding ground for bad bacteria; this is why you might want to disinfect it before you put it inside your mouth.
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Here’s how you can disinfect your toothbrush:
Using the traditional method
A lot of folks typically do this. After using the toothbrush, you rinse it in warm water for 15 seconds. Make sure that the toothbrush is stored upright for proper air drying. Never store your toothbrush in a dark cabinet or drawer because dark, damp places help bacteria to multiply.
Utilizing Hydrogen Peroxide
Soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide for 3 minutes or more. Rinse it afterwards with hot water.
Letting the Dishwasher do it for you
If you are too lazy to disinfect it yourself, you can put your toothbrush inside the dishwasher together with your silverware. Run the dishwasher normally.
Use Boiling Water
Boiling water can kill different types of microorganisms. Soak your toothbrush in warm water for a couple of minutes.
Disinfecting it using Vinegar and Baking Soda
Add two tablespoons of vinegar and 1 scoop of baking soda to half a cup of water. Soak your toothbrush in this solution for 30 minutes.