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A member asked:
I left my (electric) toothbrush exposed in the open. and that is when i noticed a fly in the room. can i disinfect the brush with alcohol or should i get a replacement?
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Very little problem: You can, if you want, soak bristles in alcohol for 15 minutes, then wash off the alcohol. Or simply just wash the b rush for 2o seconds in water, or soap and water. By the way toothbrushes should be left in the open to air dry, never wrapped up, covered, or wrapped.
Answered 10/18/2020
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