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Oh, where your toothbrush has been! 

Not many people would feel it is healthy to prepare meals in a bathroom.  But, toothbrushes are usually stored there - and in the open.  This is a room that was built for regular deposits of urine and feces. 

A place that is almost as filthy as the bathroom is the mouth.  But, that is where toothbrushes go every day.

First, prevent the filth.

Close the toilet lid before you flush, and instruct everyone in the family to do the same.  The flushing action of the toilet forces waste down, but it also forces germs up into the room.  These germs land on every surface, including exposed toothbrushes.

Toothbrushes could be kept inside a closed medicine cabinet.  This would prevent them from the germs that must still escape while the toilet is being used.  There must be a covered toothbrush holder somewhere.

And, clean up the filth.

Most people who read this have probably already thrown away their filthy toothbrushes. 

But, when you have a cold, you put your toothbrush into the holder next to those of your loved ones.  It’s no wonder colds spread like wildfire through families. 

Washing your toothbrush after every use when you are sick will keep it from infecting others.  This will also prevent reinfecting yourself with your own cold germs over and over.  You could use a fancy machine to kill the germs.  Or, you could just rinse the toothbrush (bristles and handle) with hydrogen peroxide, diluted grapefruit seed extract, or rubbing alcohol, all of which kill germs.

It’s best to change your toothbrush at least every three months anyway.  Now’s a good time to start.

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Oh, where your toothbrush has been! 

Not many people would feel it is healthy to prepare meals in a bathroom.  But, toothbrushes are usually stored there - and in the open.  This is a room that was built for regular deposits of urine and feces. 

A place that is almost as filthy as the bathroom is the mouth.  But, that is where toothbrushes go every day.

First, prevent the filth.

Close the toilet lid before you flush, and instruct everyone in the family to do the same.  The flushing action of the toilet forces waste down, but it also forces germs up into the room.  These germs land on every surface, including exposed toothbrushes.

Toothbrushes could be kept inside a closed medicine cabinet.  This would prevent them from the germs that must still escape while the toilet is being used.  There must be a covered toothbrush holder somewhere.

And, clean up the filth.

Most people who read this have probably already thrown away their filthy toothbrushes. 

But, when you have a cold, you put your toothbrush into the holder next to those of your loved ones.  It’s no wonder colds spread like wildfire through families. 

Washing your toothbrush after every use when you are sick will keep it from infecting others.  This will also prevent reinfecting yourself with your own cold germs over and over.  You could use a fancy machine to kill the germs.  Or, you could just rinse the toothbrush (bristles and handle) with hydrogen peroxide, diluted grapefruit seed extract, or rubbing alcohol, all of which kill germs.

It’s best to change your toothbrush at least every three months anyway.  Now’s a good time to start.

Technorati Tags: family, health, germs, toilet, bathroom, toothbrush, natural