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Many of us, after using our toothbrush for some time, tend to throw it away. Nothing could be more wrong, as a toothbrush that is no longer good for our oral hygiene can be used in many ways for household cleaning. Let’s see some tricks that will help us save money and clean more efficiently.
Reuse your toothbrush
There are those who buy new ones specifically and those who wait until they have to change theirs. Toothbrushes, whether new or used, have always proven to be excellent allies when it comes to thorough cleaning .
In fact, there are many uses that can be made of it. By tying two toothbrushes with an elastic band so that the bristles match, you will obtain a sort of pliers with which it will be easier to clean , for example, the taps. Alternatively, the single toothbrush is often used for cleaning those parts that are difficult to reach and require to be scrubbed well . A very valid alternative to using old toothbrushes is in combination with the steel sponge. All you need to do is widen the sponge in the center, position the toothbrush and secure it with a cable tie. You will have not only a sponge with a practical handle, but also the help of the bristles in the central part.
Very often, however, the bristles of used toothbrushes end up opening and becoming soft .
Deteriorated toothbrush
Deteriorated toothbrush – imilanesi.nanopress.it
Toothbrush bristles are generally made of nylon or polyester and are designed to be of varying softness to avoid damaging tooth enamel and gums. They can also have different shapes and sizes to adapt to different teeth cleaning needs.
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