For something that goes in my mouth everyday, you’d think I’d be more eager to have it super clean and sanitary. I tend to put my toothbrush back in it’s little white basket when I am done, not really thinking about germs. But thanks to my Bro-in-Law Brian, I’ve learned how easy it can be to disinfect a toothbrush. (P.S. it’s Brian’s birthday today, go wish him a happy one!)
Simply gather all the toothbrushes in your house, then add them to the next dish washing cycle. Viola! The hot water will have killed all those bad germy bugs. I try to do this often, but it doesn’t happen often enough. Those toothbrushes have no excuse and can always use the cleaning. Especially my children’s toothbrushes. I keep catching my little girl cleaning the sink with hers, ewww.
I suggest you try this little tip for cleaning your toothbrush. Your mouth will thank you.
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What a great and easy tip.
That is one that makes you say, “Now why didn’t I think of that?”
Where is Baby? I keep emailing Becky to see if she’s here yet. I hear your on your way. So, good luck! I’ll definitely want to see her when I get back.
Or you could just throw them away and get new ones! But why do that when can have the fun of getting the toilet scrubbing tooth brushes mixed in with the ones that clean your teeth?
(My guess is that’s why we started plopping them in the dishwasher in the first place, because I noticed something looking my toothbrush scrubbing the tile around the john!)
Thanks for the shout out, Marie!
-Brian
Respectfully Dissenting – I tried this once, and my toothbrush got a few tiny specks of something in it. I guess some microscopic bits of food from the dishawasher. I threw it away. Now I just fill my water glass with about two inches of listerine and soak the head of my toothbrush in it while I shower. Works great!
Do you use soap? And it doesn’t taste, well, soapy?
I guess I’ll have to try the listerine in a cup thing since we don’t have a dishwasher. :)
I try to do this once a week! Whats on those toothbrushes is so gross
I do this to our combs, too. It keeps them clean. I toss the toothbrushes every season and get new ones. Cindy
Does it taste like soap? Nope. Your glasses, plates and forks don’t taste like soap when you use them after washing them in the dishwasher.
The real cleaning power, however, is the steam that kills everything.
I use a steam cleaner to clean the bathroom, and just blast the toothbrushes when I clean the bathroom. Also, we made the grape pops today. I can’t wait to eat them tomorrow! Thanks for all these ideas- this is my new favorite website! :)
Thanks for writing this post, i always find it interesting when i read your blog
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This is such a great idea – thanks! I haven’t really thought about my toothbrush being dirty since I use it to clean my mouth…that’s ironic.
Jennifer – I hear ya.
Alyssa – No baby yet. I’m getting super anxious though! But I’ve got blogging to keep my mind occupied.
Brian – we could just throw them out, but I like to clean them sooner than when they’re ready to be tossed.
Michele – Listerine, never heard of that. Thanks for that tip.
Mandy – No soapy taste. They get clean and dry just like the dishes.
Cindy – Great idea with the combs.
Shanna – I’m sure the steam works great. And I hope your pops turn out delish!
CraftTutorials – Thanks!
Why the heck didn’t I think of that? They will be goin’ ‘in the next cycle.
Came to your blog through the “you” list over at Shrek + Fiona and I am pretty sure I will be back!
I wash our toothbrushes in the dishwasher all the time. Does the plastic from the toothbrushes breakdown and leach chemicals?
I am amazed with it.It is good thing for my research. Thanks. ^_^