Do you get a new toothbrush when you get sick?  |
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 For years, I got the worst colds and flu episodes.
Then I read that you will get over your illness faster
if you simply buy a new toothbrush while you are sick.
I tried it and only suffered a few days with flu, instead
of the average three weeks.
I think it's cause flu germs still live on the toothbrush
and are not killed by hot water.
I have also started sanitizing my toothbrush
with hydrogen peroxide when I get sick.
That also cuts down on sick days, too.
If I'm not sick,then I try to replace all toothbrushes
at least once a month, so that the bristles don't start
wearing down or falling out.
Do you ever get a new toothbrush when you get sick?
When do you replace your toothbrush?
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1.  rantingqueen (367) | 4 months ago |  I have done this, and it does work. I also tend to wash my linens more often when someone in the house is sick, air the house out, even if it is the middle of winter and use cleaners that kill germs on everything in sight.
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 beautyqueen26 (7611) | 4 months ago | That's a really good point!
A year ago, I got so horribly sick when I sat
on the edge of the bed, where my husband was resting.
He was sick with flu at the time and I was trying to administer
some medicine.
Within a day, I had the same flu sickness.
So ironic, considering I had been flu free for almost
three years at the time, since the birth of my daughter.
I'm way more careful now.
Thanks for the tip. | |
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| 2. jonesy123 (1844) | 4 months ago |  I heard you should replace it once you get over the sickness. If you do it while you are still sick, the new toothbrush gets covered with germs, too. Sanitizing it is definitely a good way to go. You should replace your toothbrush every three months. Now they are even pushing for two months.
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| beautyqueen26 (7611) | 4 months ago | I love stocking up too!
Sometimes I get way ahead of things
and stock up on all household supplies
like tissue paper and toothbrushes.
Other times, I have to run to catch up,
especially during flu season!
Hopefully, I'll be better prepared this year.
Thanks for dropping by. | |
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4.  risris24 (556) | 4 months ago |  I only keep my toothbrush about or month or two and then switch to a new one. But when I am sick, anything from the most mild cold to having a bad case of the flu, I immediatley toss out my current toothbrush and move on to a new one so as to prevent the already spread germs infecting me again.
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| 5. Apriljess (550) | 4 months ago |  I replace my toothbrush once every three weeks. I also change it at the beginning of the flu and at the end of the flu. I have been doing this for years. Yes I think its a good idea to change your toothbrush when you are sick.
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| 6. golfproo (1614) | 4 months ago |  Hi There,
Thanks for the information! I have honestly never even thought of this before but it does make perfect sense. I tend to only change my toothbrush when I visit the dentist, which is about once every 6 months. It only makes sense that germs live in the toothbrush as the mouth is probably the dirtiest part of the body and is full of bacteria.
cheers,
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| madebyrobyn (405) | 4 months ago |  It is strange how you never notice these things until someone points it out to you and then it just seems as plain as day and it makes perfect sense! I am glad I am not the only one that leaves changing my toothbrush a little too long. I can't stop thinking about the germs in my current toothbrush, I will be soaking it in hydrogen peroxide before I use it tonight and go and get a new one tomorrow!
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| 7. madebyrobyn (405) | 4 months ago | I have never actually thought of replacing my toothbrush while I am sick - what a great idea! I grew up in a family where our budget was tight and we really only replaced toothbrushes when the bristles were too flat to use. However when I moved out I realised that you should replace them more often, so I started buying a new one every three months. I think I will take this advice and change my toothbrush when I am sick now too and see if this makes a difference to the length of my sickness. | |
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| 8. katemeow (116) | 4 months ago |  yes, this is true! but what i do is i disinfect my toothbrush by dipping it in mouthwash for a good 5-10 minutes. works well all the time:)
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| 9. creative_genius (671) | 4 months ago |  It is something I have never thought about, but I will from now on. I do replace my toothbrsh every three months however if I am ill I shall replace it immediately.
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| 10. xXxMikesWifeyxXx (1718) | 4 months ago |  You know... crazy as it may sound. i never even thought about germ in the toothbrush before.
i guess it just somthing i was never taught as a kid or growing up.
But now i know so now i can do this and see how it works for me.
I also have a child and it would be good for me to kow to teach her as well.. thank you for making this post:)...
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