TOOTHBRUSH SANITIZERS AND SWINE FLU - WHY YOU NEED A TOOTHBRUSH SANITIZER
Toothbrush sanitizers are a relatively new product, developed to help keep toothbrushes bacteria free between uses. Designed to fit either one individual toothbrush or those of a whole family at a time, versions also exist that act as toothbrush holders as well as sanitizers to keep brushes secure and bacteria free in between brushes. After extensive testing scientists have recently discovered that up to one hundred million bacteria can exist on a single toothbrush. Toothbrush X100 These bacteria can cause coughs, colds, sore throats and swine flu as well as stomach bugs, gum disease and tooth decay. Bacteria start to grow on a toothbrush within one week of first use and continue to multiply throughout the life of the toothbrush unless it is treated to destroy them. Toothbrushes are particularly susceptible to harbouring bacteria due to the fact that they are damp for long periods of time. Bacteria from our mouths also colonise the toothbrush and multiply. Another fa...