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where do you keep your toothbrushes?

17 replies

gymboywalton · 15/04/2014 13:43

and if you keep them in a container, how often do you clean the container?

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gymboywalton · 15/04/2014 13:52

i am going to bump this before i go out

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Tansie · 15/04/2014 14:23

These days, ours are in a plastic mug as modern toothbrushes with their 'ergonomic grip' won't fit into those old fashioned wall-hanging things!

I wash the bottom of the mug out every week or so, but it can be a bit rank Sad. Note we don't use that mug to mouth-wash from!

The DSs have a quarter circle glass shelf beside their sink, and they place their brushes so the head faces down off the edge of the shelf. This of course means the shelf gets a wet line on it which also needs a wipe weekly!

NotMrsTumble · 15/04/2014 14:42

toothbrushes in a plastic tumbler that gets dishwashered when I remember

electric toothbrush heads are in a hobby box with compartments that dh dishwashers weekly.

AMumInScotland · 15/04/2014 14:45

In a container, which I wipe/wash whenever I clean the bathroom. It usually goes in the basin along with the soapdish to get a swirl-and-rinse.

ilovepowerhoop · 15/04/2014 14:49

electric toothbrushes all sit at the side of the sink

gymboywalton · 15/04/2014 17:10

we keep ours in a purpose made ceramic container and as you said-it gets RANK
i was wondering if i am doing something wrong/missing a trick

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BackforGood · 15/04/2014 17:14

We have a plastic cup with a lid with holes for the toothbrushes, type thing, and yes, it does get to look grubby quite quickly if I don't remember to clean it regularly

gymboywalton · 15/04/2014 17:36

i mean inside the cup-i clean ours out every week but i am going to have start doing it every other day i think[shudder]

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Justeat · 15/04/2014 22:03

I use disposable plastic cups in the cup holder on the wall, cos I smashed the glass!
Bin the cup when yucky.

PolterGoose · 15/04/2014 22:06

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starfishmummy · 15/04/2014 22:21

Electric ones on their stands. Ordinary ones in a glass I wash once in a while (these brushes are not used much) and ds's brush is wherever he has left it.

4littleones · 15/04/2014 22:55

we have electric toothbrushes and they all get put away inside the bathroom cabinet. It does mean I have to clean that more often but I just do it when I'm stuck in the bathroom supervising one of the DC redicously long baths Smile
I don't like toothbrushes out on display. I think they should be a bit further away from toilet germs etc. but that's personal preference. Smile

gymboywalton · 16/04/2014 11:03

ooohhh poltergoose-liking that holder
might try and get hold of one-thank you

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Germgirl · 16/04/2014 12:13

In the cabinet above the sink. I put a folded flannel on the shelf to catch drips. I change that when I remember every week.

Walkacrossthesand · 22/05/2014 07:05

Here's a tip - get some denture cleaning tablets and, every so often, drop one into bottom of toothbrush mug with some water, and leave to soak overnight before washing up/dish washing as normal. Works a treat.

deepinthewoods · 22/05/2014 07:08

In a ceramic pot at the side of the sink. The pot goes in the dishwasher once a week.

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