How do I keep my toothbrush at work?

Brush up at the office

1. Keep a toothbrush at your desk.
2. Brush immediately after lunch – before checking emails, starting work or attending meetings.
3. Dry your toothbrush after each use and store it in a travel container.
4. Replace your office toothbrush more often than your toothbrush at home to avoid bacteria buildup.

What is the most sanitary way to store toothbrush?

Clean your toothbrush holder frequently Remember keeping your toothbrush clean helps your oral care as well. The most sanitary way to store your toothbrush is to keep the toothbrush in a clean holder where airflow can dry the toothbrush. Yet, it won’t be contaminated by bathroom germs.

Where should you store your toothbrush?

The best way to store toothbrushes is in an upright fashion near a window. Let the toothbrush air dry after each use. Furthermore, do not position the toothbrush near another toothbrush. If the toothbrush is close to touching another, move them far apart to prevent the spread of germs, bacteria, and so on.

How do you store a toothbrush in a small bathroom?

Use sticky Velcro and travel toothbrush holders to store them inside the bathroom cabinet. When it’s time to use them, just pull them off pop the top on and go. The rough side of the Velcro will be waiting to stick them to when you get back.

Why you shouldn’t leave your toothbrush in the bathroom?

“As you flush the toilet it, you expose your toothbrush to germs from the fecal matter.” MythBusters found toothbrushes sitting outside a bathroom can be speckled with fecal matter, too. In fact, toothbrushes right out of the box can harbor bacteria because they aren’t sold in sterile packaging.

Is it rude to brush your teeth in public?

In short, these studies all point to one thing: AVOID using a toothbrush in a public or communal restroom/bathroom. Even if you share the bathroom with just one other person, your toothbrush is at risk for contamination – especially if you have a toothbrush that is stored open in the bathroom.

How do you keep your toothbrush germ free?

Storing your toothbrush correctly is probably as important as cleaning it after use.

1. Store it in hydrogen peroxide solution that’s changed daily.
2. Avoid storing toothbrushes side by side.
3. Keep it as far away from the toilet as possible.
4. Clean toothbrush covers and holder.
5. Use a toothpaste dispenser.

Should you dry your toothbrush after use?

Though it may seem counterintuitive, you should always keep your toothbrush dry. If moisture stays on the brush, it can encourage bacteria growth. If you use a bacteria-ridden toothbrush to clean your teeth, you increase your risk for developing dental problems.

Can you keep your toothbrush in your bedroom?

Where to Store Your Toothbrush. Probably the best place to store your toothbrush is on a shelf in your bedroom, or, if you store it in the bathroom, in a far corner, safely away from the toilet and the sink. You might also store it in a large closet where it is cool and dry.

Why does my toothbrush smell like poop?

Poor oral hygiene can cause your breath to smell like poop. Failing to brush and floss your teeth properly and regularly can make your breath smell because plaque and bacteria accumulate on and between your teeth. Food that’s not removed by flossing stays between your teeth, causing your breath to smell unpleasant.

Does poop particles get on your toothbrush?

Every time you flush your toilet, a cloud of water vapor deposits microscopic poo particles on everything in your bathroom — including your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is gross. More than likely it’s covered in bacteria, blood and saliva. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to do away with the fecal matter.

Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing?

Wetting before softens toothbrush bristles and rinses off debris. Wetting after ensures the toothpaste melts into your toothbrush so it doesn’t roll off. Not wetting your toothbrush means there aren’t extra steps between applying toothpaste and brushing.

Is it bad to keep your toothbrush in the shower?

The American Dental Association says there isn’t any harm in shower brushing, as long as it gets done twice a day and that the toothbrush doesn’t stay in there.

How can I disinfect my toothbrush?

1. Use your mouthwash on your bristles. The same rinse you use to keep your mouth extra clean can be used to disinfect your brush after using it! Allow the head of your toothbrush to soak in small cup of antibacterial mouthwash or rubbing alcohol for a few minutes before or after brushing.

How can I hide my toothbrush?

Hide an electric toothbrush. Find a great box that has a latch so it closes, cut a hole in the back so you can use the outlet and hang. Less clutter on the counter and it looks better too.