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Ideally, you should be replacing your toothbrush every three to four months \u2013 sooner if the bristles become worn-down or splayed. Although regularly swapping out your bristles is crucial to get the most out of your brushing sessions, keeping it clean in between replacements is just as important. After all, you use it to scrub plaque and bacteria off your teeth and tongue. That means your toothbrush now carries all the germs and residue from your mouth! Read on to learn how to clean your toothbrush and what steps you can take to keep it safe in between uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do You Clean a Toothbrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several tried-and-true ways of cleaning your toothbrush<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run Hot Water Over It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Running hot water over the bristles before and after brushing is one of the most common ways of sanitizing a toothbrush. The simple technique eliminates any bacteria that accumulated on the toothbrush in between uses and after each use. Usually, this method is enough to keep the bristles safe and clean. Just make sure the water is hot enough to produce steam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak It in Antibacterial Mouthwash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take it a step further, soak your toothbrush in an antibacterial mouthwash. To use this approach, submerge the bristles in a small cup of mouthwash for about two minutes after each use. However, doing this technique too often can quickly wear out your toothbrush, so be careful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Denture Cleanser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sounds odd, right? Well, denture cleanser is made of antimicrobial ingredients that target bacteria and plaque in your mouth. That means it\u2019s also effective at disinfecting toothbrushes! If you want to try it out, dissolve half a cleansing tablet in a cup of water and submerge your toothbrush for 90 seconds. Don\u2019t forget to throw out the denture cleanser immediately after using it \u2013 you don\u2019t want to reuse it on your dentures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Getting a UV Toothbrush Sanitizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though a UV toothbrush sanitizer isn\u2019t necessary for safe brushing, it can certainly help keep your toothbrush sterilized. One study found that UV light is an effective way to disinfect bristles, so it doesn\u2019t hurt to try it out if you\u2019re interested!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways you can keep your toothbrush clean in between replacements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n