Toothbrushes how often do you change them? and where do you store them?

Personally, I think the whole "keeping your toothbrushes 10 feet away from you toilet thing" is a bit overblown. Sinks are almost always like, right next to the toilet and we've been keeping our toothbrushes by sinks for about as long as indoor plumbing has been around. So far as I know, there has been no huge epidemic caused by toothbrush-borne diseases, it is usually people not washing their hands properly that spread such illnesses. Besides, if "poopy" germs are able to get on your toothbrush by it just being on the sink, then they are on every surface of your bathroom and you would get them just by touching anything and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. And then you would further spread them by touching the other things in your house, so it wouldn't really matter where your toothbrush was, you would still be exposed. But, I ramble (er, rant?) on too long....in answer to your question, I keep mine on the vanity top of the sink and replace them about every 6 or 9 months. I also occasionally "freshen" them up by letting them soak overnight in mouthwash to disinfect them. :-D

I normally replace it each year. Not so often, really. I store it in a glass in toilet. I have read many times that storing it in toilet is not a good idea, but I continue doing it. Which is the reason that you were assuming I know? Cheers,

Good points. Gee I don't know I guess I try to do them every six months but have the time I don't remember when that is. So I guess when they get pretty flattened out or the bristles are all bent. I keep them in a toothbrush holder but it is by the sink so I guess now that I think of it, it's not a good idea. Thanks for posting this.

We put ours in the medicine cabinet also, and usually replace them every 3 months or so...I don't want any junk growing or jummpping on my toothbrush!!

i replace my tooth brush evry 6 mos. and i stored them in the ref coz i like using them cold (kind a weird is't?.

We change our toothbrushes every 4-6 months. I don't keep them on the sink but close by in a toothbrush holder. I thought about getting one of those sanitizer things to kill the germs on toothbrushes.

We have a separate cabin for keeping soaps, perfumes, sprays, tooth paste, tooth brush. This cabin lies in between the bathroom and the living room. We change the tooth brush once in 4 months.

Mine are in closed medicine cabinets. I change every three months. More often if I get a serious cold. From time to time I will soak them in mouthwash or peroxide to "de bug" them. I save the new toothbrushes, etc. from the dentist to give to visitors if they forget theirs, as I like a different kind than he gives out.

i keep mine in the bathroom in the cabinet. i usually buy new ones about every 3 mths, and i always have some spare ones usually. in packets incase visitors. i think shouldnt keep them any longer because just grose.

I keep mines on the sink. I guess I will no longer do that. I change mines every 3 months. I also rinse it daily with hot water.

I keep mine either in the shower or on the bench in the bathroom (not toilet). They get put into boiling water every week and replace every 4-6 weeks.

I store my toothbrush inside my medicine cabinet. I change it about every 3 months but I also have a Sonicare battery operated toothbrush for a backup to use. I will replace my toothbrush when they bristles get wore out or bent to an angle. The bristles will no longer get up into my gums and between my teeth to clean properly. I brush my teeth about 3-4 times a day so mine gets worn out alot faster, I think.

I know this might sound odd, but I store mine upsode down in a cup of Hydrogen Peroxide. I use a small party cup filled about 1/2 way full. I wrap tinfoil over the cup, pop a whole in it, just big enough to fit the toothbrush through. I change the H2o2 daily. It is good for your teeth and great for your gums. H2o2 will kill germs and brighen your smile. Hope that helps.

i still remember i had 1 toothbrush with me now and i`ve used it since 2002, 5 years since then

If you brush twice a day then you should change your toothbrush every 3 months. I usually store my toothbrush in a toothbrush holder. That way i keep it away from germs and water.

i changed my toothtbrush every month coz i want to be too hygienic when it comes to my teeth. if the toothbrush is fine it'll go more than a month but just that. I also have other extra new toothbrushes for emergency use..

i change two toothbrushes a month

After watching the Oprah Winfrey show one day, I decided that the best place for tooth brushes would be anywhere but not near the toilet as there may be bacteria lurking nearby. Some people change their brushed only after the bristles get flayed, but I prefer to change mine every three months. Also I have plenty of tooth brushes in store for guests who come and stay and have forgotton to bring their tooth brushes.

Change ur tooth brush by-monthly, and always cover them with cap and store them in proper place.

i keep mine in a plastic container that came with the toothbrush. and i change it every 3 months, as what my dentist says. i haven't seen that episode in oprah, but come to think of it, we just have to be vigilant about keeping our surroundings clean because germs are everywhere! it's not really just about a toothbrush but everything else that comes in contact with your body!