how often do you change your toothbrush and what will you do to your old brush?

@janebeth (2032)
Philippines
September 13, 2009 4:23am CST
i change my toothbrush every 3 months, dentist advice to change them for 6 months but i can't wait that long.. i will use my old brush in cleaning my nails and brush it on my comb.. it is double purpose and it helps a lot.. how about you friends?? how often do you change them and what will you do to your old brush?? happy myLotting..
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@littleowl (7157)
13 Sep 09
Hi jane' I like to change mine every three months too then with my old one I use it to clean around taps anything that needs something small to be cleaned and it is really good for that...then when I get another new one I throw the old one out that I had before and use the next for cleaning...LoLo
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@littleowl (7157)
14 Sep 09
wow that is a good idea didn't think of that..I have two dogs do could start doing that! Thanks LoLo
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
well that is also good littleowl, there's a lot of usage of your old brush, so don't throw them.. you can use it also in brushing the teeth of you pet,
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
20 Sep 09
, so have you tried it already??
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
14 Sep 09
hi jane. i am not sure when was the last time i changed my toothbrush maybe it's about 3 or 4 months ago, but i am not sure. i just change when i feel it's time to change. and when i change, everyone in the family will have new toothbrush of their own. neil
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
14 Sep 09
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
, i thought your brush is 2 years old.. as what you have said, that you can't remember it. so i think it's very old.. hehehe!!
13 Sep 09
Hi janebeth I change mine every 4 months but I normally just throw it away but you just given me new ideas what to do with old ones thanks. Tamara
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
yes it's very helpful tamara, and i think you should try it.. to save also on buying another brush for the feet and comb..!!
@jheLaichie (4438)
• Philippines
13 Sep 09
i change my toothbrush when needed my friend. and sometimes i do change them every 3-4 months of usage. its just that i love a newer one ever now and then. and i have different toothbrush. one in the office, on the sink and in the comfort room. i just like to have it differently so that if i needed to be in a certain place, i would know i wont be having problems of not having brought one along. jhelai
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@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
that's good jhelai, same also on you.. i do have many toothbrush, one in the office, in my bathroom and in the kitchen.. i do bring toothbrush also in my bag with matching toothpaste so that i can still brush my teeth even if i am out of the office or out in my house..
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
hello janebeth good evening.. it depends too on how my tooth brush is holding up. if my brush first mistook it for a brush cleaning for the sink, then that's the time i would change my brush but most of the time it takes longer than 4 months or more. i don't know about six months but if the brush got hard then that's the time i would change a brush
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@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
20 Sep 09
yes they are also good in cleaning the tanks, because they are not easliy seen and only small brush can reach it..
@olepmis (840)
• Philippines
13 Sep 09
Same as you plus using old toothbrush in dying my hair, too.
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@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
but is it safe to dye your hair alone in the house??
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
10 Apr 10
Hi, janebeth. I will change my toothbrush every three months. I usually will just thrown my toothbrush into the trash can because the bristles have already worn out. There is no need for me to use it anymore.
@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
13 Sep 09
We have electric toothbrushes now. Seems like the kids like them more and they use them more because they are just more fun. I do keep my old toothbrushes from years past though. I use them for cleaning, like the corners around my faucet on my sinks and it's excellent for cleaning jewlery.
@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
yes i agree with you on that, they are very excellent for cleaning jewelries, specially on the sink of your kitchen, .. thank you.!!
@mohitseth (568)
• India
13 Sep 09
i change my tooth brush once in month and i throw my old tooth brush.
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@janebeth (2032)
• Philippines
14 Sep 09
why throw them?? you can still use them by brushing them on your feet.. or even in your comb, well it's also your choice.., thank you for dropping by.!!
@JohnJeff (720)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
I change my toothbrush every two months.The old one?, I use it to clean my sport rims.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
5 Jun 11
Hi janebeth, Yes i change it every 3 months. I would wash my old brush nicely and use it for other cleaning purposes. I use it to paint sometimes as well. Its really nice brush serves multiple purposes.
@mokkka (881)
• Bulgaria
16 Apr 10
I also do change it in 3 months and you my old one for some cleaning let's say to my shoes.