November 30, 2004

Replacing Toothbrushes After You Are Sick

With cold and flu season coming along make sure to replace everyone's toothbrush after a bout of cold or something. (not overly frugal to keep replacing a toothbrush, but that is still cheaper then ongoing Dr. bills) some people say to just boil the toothbrushes also.

By Melanie

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By Becki in Indiana (Guest Post) 12/09/2004

After having a cold or flu, I always pour rubbing alcohol over the brush part of my toothbrush, let it set for a couple minutes, then rinse well.

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11/30/2004

I always stick my toothbrushes and mouth rinse cup in the dishwasher everytime I run it. This way I make sure it all gets sanitized at least 2-3 times a week.

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Replace Toothbrush After Illness

I'm sure most people have been told by doctors to throw out your toothbrush after you've had strep throat. I decided that is good practice to throw it out after a virus, the flu, or any bacterial infection, so that you are not re-infecting yourself. It just makes good sense to me.

By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC

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