Oft Forgotten Germ Catcher

RE: Oft Forgotten Germ Catcher Post By guest (Guest Post) (02/14/2005) I do think people worry too much about germs. Because germs die when in dry environment, toothbrushes don't store many germs; they dry out in the time between brushings. Also once you've had a cold or illness your body is then immune to that strain of germ. We all panic too much I think. The human race has survived a long time; I don't think toothbrushes are going to finish us off! Peace and relaxation to you all. RE: Oft Forgotten Germ Catcher Post by Pat437 (22) | (02/11/2005) Contact You can also put your toothbrushes in the dishwasher and that will kill all germs, because of the dishwasher soap and the high temp. on the water. Quick way to clean them often. RE: Oft Forgotten Germ Catcher Post by eplitt (12) | (02/10/2005) Contact Changing your toothbrush makes good sense but at what point do you do that. If you do it too early, your new toothbrush has old germies. If you do it too late, you are putting old germies back in your mouth. I keep 2 toothbrushes. I alternate & soak one in peroxide then let dry. The other one is soaked in mouthwash & used that day. The next day I switch them to make sure that I get as few germies as possible. I also have been known to put my toothbrushes in the dishwasher with some Clorox when everyone is passing bugs around my house. Do you think that this is overkill?