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Cleaning and disposal guide for a Zero Waste Toothbrush

by Jackey Paual Author

If you are an environment enthusiast and you decide to purchase an eco-friendly toothbrush then you also need to be aware of the right cleaning and maintenance guide for such toothbrushes. 

 

Why the Zero Waste Toothbrushes are the Is best toothbrush available? 

 

Switching to a Zero Waste Toothbrush is a great way to go green. If this is your first such toothbrush, you need to be aware of the following points - 

 

  • Zero Waste Toothbrush cleaning and care

 

The top reason that the above toothbrushes are the Best Toothbrush available in the market is that these are just like your normal Toothbrushes but Eco-friendly alternatives. 

 

So, you can take care of these just like you would care for a normal one. Therefore, it is important to - 

 

  • Rinse and clean the debris from the bristles

 

Like a normal Toothbrush, you need to rinse and clean the debris from the bristles of your Zero Waste Toothbrush. This is important to ensure that the same has no bubbles or residues that may impact on your dental health.

 

If such debris are not removed, it will harbor germs and affect your health and hygiene.

 

  • Always store these in a clean and dry area 

 

You need to ensure that your toothbrush does notcome in contact with other toothbrushes. This is important to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids and spread of bacteria. 

 

Although, the bamboo designed toothbrush is one of the Best Toothbrush due to its antimicrobial property, yet it is not 100 percent germ proof. Therefore, keep your brush in a clean and tidy place. Also, avoid toilets, exhaust fans and similar areas for keeping your Toothbrush.

 

  • Air dry in an upright manner

 

Even though the bamboo handle is a natural antibacterial and antimicrobial, the bristles may carry microbial growth if these are damp. 

 

Similarly, these must be air dried before putting these up for storage or in a closed container. You can also buy a UV Toothbrush sanitizer for the best results and oral health. 

 

  • Replace whenever needed

 

With proper care and maintenance, these eco-friendly Toothbrushes last if a normal one. Despite this, it is best to replace these after every three months of regular usage. 

 

Similarly, it is better to replace the same if the bristles are frayed or damaged. 

 

Tips for recycling and disposing off the eco-friendly toothbrush

 

The product is almost fully biodegradable especially if made from bamboo handles. Proper disposal should be ensured while discarding the brush. This means that you can opt to put these in a compost pit, dustbin, soil or landfill. 

 

Therefore, you should - 

 

  • It is best to pluck out the bristles completely before disposal. Use pliers to remove the bristles from the head. Since the same as small and lightweight, it is best to put them in a bin with recyclable items. 
  • You can also opt to recycle or compost the handle. 
  • The bamboo handles are often thick and strong. Therefore, these can be used as a DIY Home Decoration or can be placed with small plants as a planter support



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