The Surprisingly Dirty Places In Your Home
Appliances and cleaning supplies can often harbor bacteria and mold derailing your efforts to keep things clean.
Regularly run your toothbrush through a clean dishwasher, using standard dish detergent. A 2011 study in the American Journal of Dentistry found that this method eradicated nearly all disease-causing bacteria. Another option is to soak your brush in a mouthwash that contains cetylpyridinium chloride, such as Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse, for 20 minutes; doing this can also beat bacteria, the study found. To avoid flying feces, Tierno says, simply store your brush in a closed cabinet.
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Tags: bacteria, cleanliness, household appliance, personal hygiene
