How do you keep an electric toothbrush clean?!


Question: How do you keep an electric toothbrush clean!?
Is it advisable to clean the changeable brush part with javel occasionally!? Should it always be removed and placed in the closed compartment after use!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
You can always rinse it with peroxide or a bleach water 10-1 ratio solution, rinse well and allow it to dry thoroughly!.

You should change the head as it wears out so keep an eye on that!.

Most electric toothbrushes come with instructions on how to clean them, usually by taking the head off and wash some parts with a mild soap solution!. Refer to your instructions for more tips on cleaning!. I put my sonicare toothbrush's head part in straight peroxide or a bleach water solution and rinse it well before use!. Either will disinfect the brush well!. You can leave the head on the brush when not in use, just make sure to clean it at least once a week!.

Additional information: Soaking or cleaning in a solution that has too high of a concentrate of bleach, can cause early deterioration of the bristles and damage or discolor the plastic parts!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

aquafresh makes a toothbrush cleaner!.!.!. you put a tablet in a cup of water then put the toothbrush in and let it soak for a bit and it cleans it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I clean mine daily in a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water!. Soak it for 20 minutes then air dry it on clean paper towels!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i would fill a small cup up with antiseptic mouthwash, stick the toothbrush in it, and turn it on!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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