It is not enough to clean the toothbrush exclusively with water after use. The traditional toothbrush needs deep cleaning and sterilization by following the following steps.
It is worth noting that the detergents used to soak brush bristles do not come to mind, then include apple cider vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.
Daily cleaning method for your toothbrush
After cleaning the teeth with the brush, the bristles must be rinsed for 15 seconds under warm running water to get rid of the remaining toothpaste.
However, if the toothbrush is electric, it is correct to remove the head and rinse the inner part of the brush head by holding it vertically.
Point it down under running water, then rinse the handle end. Use gentle pressure with your thumb on the toothbrush to remove excess water.
Store the toothbrush in an upright position until it dries in the air. Please note that it is not appropriate to cover the bristles when storing.
How to sterilize a toothbrush?
Pour enough antibacterial mouthwash into a cup or bowl to submerge the toothbrush bristles for 15 minutes. If mouthwash is not available, prepare a solution of half a cup of water, two tablespoons of white vinegar, and a teaspoon of baking soda.
After fizzing for a few seconds, stir the ingredients, soaking the bristles of the brush, for 30 minutes. After the aforementioned time has elapsed, rinse the wet toothbrush well under warm running water.
Recipes for cleaning toothbrushes
- Hydrogen peroxide: A solution of equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide and water is used to soak the toothbrush bristles, for at least 15 minutes, before air drying.
- Hot water: Soak the toothbrush in hot water (180°F or about 80°C) for 15 minutes, before air drying.
- Apple cider vinegar: Use a solution of two equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water to soak the toothbrush bristles, for at least 15 minutes. Then, soak the brush bristles in clear water for 15 minutes, before air drying.
