Should you rinse off your toothbrush with hot water before using it?

Question

Does it help kills germs? Does it matter?

Thank you for the answers so far=)

Answer 1

I do it. It makes me feel better about the germs!

Answer 2

I actually wash mine with soap and water making sure the bristle get soapy and then rinse. This will kill some of the germs. Soap and water kills more germs than water alone. So, if you give your brush a little wash now and then, it'll help. I'd also replace it every couple months too, especially after a cold or flu so you don't reinfect yourself.

Answer 3

Yes, it kills germs. Give it a quick rinse. there are about 1.6 billion germs on your tooth brush and 3 billion on your sponge. 96% of those germs are harmless but better be safe than sorry

Answer 4

The water wont be hot enough for that.
Yes it does matter. Toothbrushes collect bacteria very easily.
One thing you might try is soaking your brush in the mouth rinse solution for a minute.

Answer 5

unless you sterilize your toothbrush there is going to be some funky stuff growing at the botom of the bristles at the root. if you could only see it in my olympus microscope man! our mouths are infested! but without normal flora we couldnt live. oh and throw it away every month and get a new one.

Answer 6

Rinse it with mouthwash. Store it well (covered if close to your toilet). Replace it each month, and after being sick.

Answer 7

yes 'cause when u flush the toilet the toilet water splashes everywhere and it ends up on ur tooth brush

Answer 8

After cleaning mine, I put it into a listerine soak. I'd suggest that.