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Electric toothbrushes with USB chargers?

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PuppetQueen · 20/03/2024 13:36

My trusty Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush has broken and I would like to replace it. However, all of the Philips electric toothbrushes on Amazon seem to be charged via USB charger, rather than the shaver socket that my old toothbrush used.

I don't have a USB socket in the bathroom. I know I could have one fitted by an electrician, but the call-out charge alone would probably cost more than the toothbrush. I do have a Samsung phone charger plug which has a USB port and I suppose I could use that, but it uses a 3-point socket so not suitable for the bathroom, and it seems a bit gross to have my toothbrush (which obviously has bits of toothpaste, saliva etc trapped in the bristles even after rinsing) charging in the kitchen, bedroom etc.

Where do you all charge your USB-powered electric toothbrushes? I feel as though I must be missing something obvious.

The ability to charge a bathroom item (toothbrush) via the shaver socket that is also in the bathroom seems so simple and convenient, that I am struggling to understand how charging via a USB port which is not usually in the bathroom is an improvement!

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urrrgh46 · 20/03/2024 13:48

The oral b toothbrushes are a 2 pin plug. Mine is a mini USB connection so I just charge it in my bedroom when it needs a charge.

Tryingtohelp12 · 20/03/2024 13:50

Mine needs charging about every 6 weeks so I just charge it on the USB port ib my bedroom

PuppetQueen · 20/03/2024 16:30

Thank you both - maybe I'm being a bit precious about charging outside of the bathroom then! I'll go ahead and order.

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CutesyUserName · 20/03/2024 21:50

I charge my USB toothbrush in the bathroom using a power bank battery pack thing. Plug it in at night, fully charged in the morning.

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