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A member asked:
Is it safe to wash tooth brushes that are used in a dish washer. i know some one that does that. the tooth brush was played with in a toliet.?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
I would not: The best answer is to just get a new toothbrush, rather than risk the toothbrush getting loose and messing up your dishwasher.
Answered 12/18/2014
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Yes but why?: It is safe to wash a toothbrush in the dishwasher. But why not just get a new toothbrush every 3 months as recommended. Most dental clinics will give you one or two free ones. If your toothbrush gets badly soiled, just get a new one.
Answered 10/13/2012
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Disinfect: Sometimes the very hot water will affect the bristles. Easier to buy a new toothbrush...
Answered 12/10/2012
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No: Its safer and a lote cleaner to just change the toothbrush all together. Since the dishwashers uses hot water and excessive heat to dry and clean the dishes that can damage the bristels of the tooth brush rendering it unusable
Answered 3/26/2013
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Bad Idea: They're not that expensive to replace, and they need to be replaced every few months anyway, so why even bother?
Answered 12/18/2014
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