Easy Tips And Tricks To Keep Your Toothbrush Clean

While you keep your teeth clean and hygienic by brushing them daily, it is also important to keep your toothbrush clean. A number of studies suggest that you should clean your toothbrush regularly. This allows you to prevent infections and maintain oral hygiene. Read this article to find out easy tips and tricks that will help you keep your toothbrush squeaky clean.

Why And How Do Toothbrushes Get Dirty?

Every time you use your toothbrush, it comes in contact with different types of germs and bacteria in your mouth. The bacteria, saliva, toothpaste, food debris, and blood from your teeth and tongue stay on your toothbrush. A couple of research suggests that even if thoroughly rinse your toothbrush with water, there can still be a residue of microorganisms that contaminate its hygiene. Therefore, it is deemed crucial to clean your toothbrush regularly.

How Can You Disinfect Or Clean Your Toothbrush?

While there are many ways to clean your toothbrush and get rid of germs and bacteria for maintaining oral hygiene, here are the most common, easy, and effective ways.

UV Sanitiser

UV sanitisers which have gained significant popularity in recent years, can be an effective way to disinfect your toothbrush. It is believed to work even better than saline or an antiseptic mouthwash (chlorhexidine gluconate). However, you should make sure that you choose a toothbrush accordingly as some can easily be destroyed because of the UV sanitiser.

Disinfectants

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The best disinfectant solution for cleaning your toothbrush is a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, however, you can also use an antibacterial mouthwash. All you have to do is mix one teaspoon of peroxide in one cup of water, rotate your toothbrush in that mixture and let it soak in it for 15 minutes, rinse it thoroughly with clean water, and it’s safe and clean for use.

Tips For Clean Toothbrush

• Do not share toothbrushes with anyone.
• Always keep it in a clean area.
• Keep your toothbrush away from the toilet (Hygiene Tips For Public Toilets).
• Always let it air dry beforehand, especially if you keep it in a closed environment. 
• Use hot water to rinse it.

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