Cleaning an electric toothbrush? Here’s how to do it!

Table of contents


• - How to clean a electric toothbrush
• - How to clean a toothbrush head?
• - The importance of a keeping your brush fresh
• - Tips for deep cleaning your sonic toothbrush

If you’re looking for tips on how to keep electric toothbrushes clean, look no further. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about cleaning and maintaining your electric toothbrush.

How to clean a electric toothbrush

It is important to clean your electic toothbrush in order to maintain it properly. A good first step is to make sure that your toothbrush is and stays clean. You can do this by carefully cleaning your electic toothbrush.

The electicoothbrush has several components that all need attention in the cleaning process. There are the bristles, the toothbrush head, the handle and the steel drive shaft.

You can rinse the handle thoroughly after every use. You can do this with water. It is recommended that you give the handle of your toothbrush an extra clean. You will see that all the caked-on toothpaste residue will come off very easily and your handle will become very clean very quickly. There is no conclusive evidence about commercial cleaning agents that they make the toothbrush cleaner than when you rinse it after use.

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How to clean a toothbrush head?

You can rinse the bristles and handle of your electric toothbrush with water. It is also advisable to disconnect the toothbrush head so that you can clean the steel drive shaft as well. Before replacing the toothbrush head, it is important to dry each separate element. Once all parts are dry, you can click them back together again. Then let the toothbrush dry in an upright position.

The importance of a keeping your brush fresh

Like all products you use, it is very important to maintain your electric toothbrush. Did you know that a electic toothbrush contains many bacteria if not properly maintained? A common bacteria on toothbrushes is E-coli. If these bacteria attach themselves to the toothbrush, there is a chance that you will invite them into your mouth while brushing. This can seriously affect your oral hygiene and even lead to gum inflammation. This can escalate into all kinds of complaints. Don’t let it get to that point and clean your electric toothbrush regularly and thoroughly.

Tips for deep cleaning your sonic toothbrush

Just like you get your car MOT’d every year to make sure you’re safe on the road, you should also check your toothbrush. But instead of an annual inspection, you should do it quarterly. Replace the electric toothbrush every three to four months. Even if you have always maintained it well, it is important to replace it. Even though it has been well maintained, it is important to replace it as the bristles will weaken and affect your brushing over time.

It is also recommended that you keep your electric toothbrush in an open container when you are not using it. This way you minimize the exposure of the toothbrush to any bacteria.

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Written by

Kim Schouten

In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.