Cleaning your toothbrush? Here’s how to do it!

Table of contents


• - Cleaning your toothbrush
• - Cleaning the Bamboo Toothbrush
• - Prevent the spread of bacteria
• - Cleaning your toothbrush after being sick
• - Toothbrush cleaning after dropping it
• - Best way to clean a toothbrush
• - Handful tips for keeping your toothbrush clean

A beautiful mouth with bright white teeth and no cavities, that’s what dentists like to see. But you probably brush your teeth daily just to keep the dentist happy. A clean, fresh mouth with fresh breath is not only healthy and pleasant for you, it also benefits your social life. You can’t clean with a dirty cloth, and the same goes for your toothbrush. But how do you clean your toothbrush?

Cleaning your toothbrush

New out of the box, your toothbrush is naturally the cleanest. At least, if you can believe the manufacturer. No one has had this brush in their mouth, but cleaning it before using it for the first time can never hurt. Just rinse it once with cold water and shake it dry. Brush away! Throwing it straight from your mouth onto the shelf is not a good idea. Nor is it a good idea to leave your toothbrush in the sink. Whether you brush by hand or electrically, even after use, rinse well with cold water and your toothbrush is fresh again.

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Cleaning the Bamboo Toothbrush

Do you have a toothbrush with a handle made of bamboo? Great for the environment! But such a piece of bamboo can retain moisture, something plastic does not do. Fortunately, bamboo has antibacterial properties.  Cleaning a bamboo toothbrush is the same as cleaning a plastic one. However, when cleaning a bamboo toothbrush, make sure that the toothbrush is allowed to dry properly. It is particularly important to keep it free-standing and upright.

Prevent the spread of bacteria

Bacteria can cause cavities and inflammation. Not only does this make for bad breath, it can also be painful. You brush them out of your mouth every day, but they have to go somewhere. On your toothbrush, that is. Fortunately, by cleaning your toothbrush with a good rinse, you get rid of most of the pathogens. Storing your toothbrush properly prevents the spread of bacteria. Store it upright and away from your roommates’ brushes, for example in a special container with compartments. Near the toilet is not very cool either, when flushing the toilet bacteria can land on your toothbrush through the air. Therefore, keep your toothbrush at least two metres away from the toilet.

Cleaning your toothbrush after being sick

If you have been sick, especially if you have had an infection, it is wise to replace your toothbrush. While you’re still recovering, clean your toothbrush extra well.

Toothbrush cleaning after dropping it

How do you clean a toothbrush after dropping it? In a relatively clean sink, you can rinse it well. If it has fallen into a dirty spot, replacing your brush is fresh.

Best way to clean a toothbrush

Rinsing with cold water and storing it upright works wonders. You can also put your toothbrush in a cup with some water, lemon juice and bicarbonate for a thorough cleaning. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly before brushing again.

Handful tips for keeping your toothbrush clean

Unfortunately, no matter how well you clean a toothbrush, it will not last forever. Keeping it upright does less damage to the bristles and prevents it from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. But when the bristles wear down, your brush needs to be replaced. As a rule of thumb, you should replace your toothbrush every three months.

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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.