How do you Clean a Brand-New Toothbrush?

sunala · ‎03-09-2010

I don't know about you, but I wash just about everything I buy before I use it, including all plastic ware and food storage containers, foil baking pans, etc. I especially take care to wash everything that goes into our mouths.

So then, how should I clean my brand new toothbrush? Soap? I don't think so. I usually just run it under the water and rub it dry on a clean towel. But really, I do more than that for everything else.

What do you do?

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kdgn · ‎03-09-2010

Never thought about that one!

brii · ‎06-20-2010

I put toothbrushes in the dishwasher once a week. If someone is sick, I throw it out and get a new one

SeaGal · ‎03-09-2010

Pour some peroxide over it?

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

I soak new ones in peroxide for a few minutes, then rinse. Actually, I do this every few weeks until I feel it's time for a new one.

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PAX · ‎11-08-2012

What do I do? Not worry about it. The manufacturers put so much bleach in toothpaste these days that germs don't stand a chance.

sunala · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/15/2014 RoughDraft said:
I soak new ones in peroxide for a few minutes, then rinse. Actually, I do this every few weeks until I feel it's time for a new one.

Thanks, I like the peroxide idea. Good going, ladies!

"That's a great first pancake."
Lady Gaga, to Tony Bennett

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

I put mine in the dishwasher.

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Dip it in mouthwash and let it dry .... Mouthwashes all advertise that they kill germs. I dip mine in mouthwash every week or so.

hennypenny · ‎03-10-2010

I rinse them in hot water and then pour listerine over them.

Our youngest is moving to a new apartment this week. We treated him to a trip to Bed Bath and beyond and got him new linens and towels etc. We brought everything back to our house and washed everything. He thought it was weird to wash new things. I simply described the factory, the sewers, the machines etc. lol!--------Keeping in mind I am totally neurotic.