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How do you disinfect toothbrushes?

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Put Hydrogen Peroxide in a glass & soak brush.

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Try soaking them in a glass with a dissolved tablet that is sold for cleaning dentures!

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If the toothbrush isn't more than 3 months old (recommended use), put it into the dishwasher for a run to clean it.

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Relevant answers:

How do you get a toothbrush?
At the dentist or pharmacy
Where can you get a toothbrush?
You can get a toothbrush from the pharmacist or anywhere at all!
How do you disinfect?
You wash the item with clean, hot soapy water then rinse or wipe clean afterwards.
What is a toothbrush?
A tool designed to clean teeth
Are manual toothbrushes better than electric toothbrushes?
Any toothbrush is only as effective as the person using it. If used properly, most manual toothbrushes can adequately clean your mouth. I typically recommend electric toothbrushes to people who have...