If you store your toothbrush like this, it's a germ bomb
Sep 18, 2025
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If you don't take care of your toothbrush properly, no matter how hard you brush your teeth, it will be less effective, and there is a risk of carrying germs into your mouth. In particular, humid bathrooms are an environment where germs and molds are easy to grow, so you need to pay more attention to the storage method. Let's take a look at how to store toothbrushes that can be practiced at home for hygiene.
1. Store toothbrushes after completely removing moisture
After brushing your teeth, rinse your toothbrush cleanly with running water, then drain it, and store it dry. If left wet, bacteria and fungi easily reproduce between bristles. It is most hygienic to dry it in a well-ventilated place rather than cleaning it with a towel or tissue.
2. put up in a well-ventilated place
Toothbrushes are much safer to stand up than to lie down. It is better to put it on a shelf outside the windy bathroom rather than an airtight drawer or breaking news for a bathroom. If the toothbrushes are spaced apart and stored so that the bristles do not touch each other, bacterial transmission can be prevented.
3. do not store many in one cup
The habit of sticking everyone's toothbrush in a cup is the most dangerous in hygiene. This is because bacteria can easily be transferred when the toothbrush touches it. It is recommended to use individual toothbrush holders or to place a stand with partitions for separate storage.
4. Avoid storing near the toilet
If you put your toothbrush near the toilet in the bathroom, fine droplets that splash when flushing can touch the toothbrush. In this process, there is a high possibility that bacteria will be transmitted to the toothbrush. It is safest to leave it at least 1m away from the toilet or outside the bathroom at all.
5. The toothbrush case is only used when moving
Cases are needed for hygiene when traveling or going out, but cases can cause bacterial growth at home. It is recommended to minimize use of the closed toothbrush cover because it traps moisture, and if forced to use it, it is recommended to dry it completely before covering it.
6. replace with a new toothbrush on a regular basis
Even if the bristles have not spread, bacteria may be quite accumulated after three months of use. In particular, after suffering from a disease such as a cold or stomatitis, the toothbrush should be replaced immediately. The habit of checking the replacement cycle through a calendar or app is also helpful.
As toothbrushes are used every day, the rate of bacteria accumulation is fast. Even if you follow the correct storage method, you can protect your oral health and prevent unnecessary diseases. Small lifestyle changes lead to dental and gum health, and even full-body health.
Toothbrushes used for clean brushing should not be a hotbed for germs. Starting today, let's check where and how you store your toothbrush and change it to a more hygienic way. It is a small effort, but it will be a strong practice that protects not only the health of the mouth but also the freshness of the day.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
