I have the Phillips Sonic Care Elite and I change the head every 6 months. About two months after I start a new one this brownish stuff builds up. I think it's algae but don't know. How do you get rid of it and prevent it. It's really gross
2007-03-14 11:32:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I keep my sonicare heads way longer than three months. Once a week or so, I take the head apart (remove it from the ring that holds the brush) and soak it in bleach and water. Wipe away any "gunk" that's hiding in the cracks with a cotton swab, rinse it thoroughly and make sure it's dry before reassembling the unit.
After I brush my teeth, I unscrew the head and lay the brush part on a clean towel to dry.
Of course, if you own stock in Phillips, keep buying new heads!
2007-03-14 11:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brown Toothbrush
2016-10-31 06:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly sure. I have never heard of algea builing up on a toothbrush. But if it were to happen to me, I would wash the brush better and make sure it is mostly dry before putting it away after each use. Or I would change the head as soon as it pops the brown shows up(could be very costly tho). Knowing the water quality in my home sucks(cleaning muck off faucets frequently), I would think about that too... Trying to rule things out, I would probably get an under cabinet water filter for the bathroom sink. Just in hopes that it would help rectify the problem.. Hope this help!
2007-03-14 11:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um. Ew!
Have you tried rinsing it in rubbing alcohol? You'll need to be sure to get all of the alcohol off before you brush again, but honestly, I'd rather ingest the alcohol than the brown stuff.
Also, are you storing it in a place where it stays wet, or where it's getting a bunch of sunlight? You should try to dry it when you're done using it, and algae won't grow where it doesn't get sun, so perhaps you should keep it inside the medicine cabinet.
And yes, change the head more often.
2007-03-14 11:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you rinsing the toothbrush real well after you use it, everytime? You probably should rinse the head in hot water too to help kill any bacteria from your mouth (which has the most bacteria)
Also, it would probably be a good idea to put the toothbrush somewhere away from the toliet. The toliet flushes with the lid open...the water particles land all over the bathroom including on your toothbrush.
If you continue to notice the buildup, I would go to your dentist and see if there is something going on in your mouth like an overproduction of bacteria or something?
2007-03-14 11:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the brown stuff building on the toothbrush head (if so throw it out), or on the part where you screw the head to the handle? Mine has brown stuff at the seal where they are screwed together. You have to disassemble it and clean it well FREQUENTLY to get rid of it. If you wait too long it gets really hard and you have to scrape it with a knife. Remember, this is at the seal - has nothing to do with how clean the toothbrush head is being kept.
2007-03-14 11:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to change head AT LEAST every 3 months not every 6 months. If there is brownish stuff on it then saok the brush in part in mouth wash and rub it under the faucet with your fingers to see if it comes off. If it doesn't come off them pitch the head and use a new one.
2007-03-14 11:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably mold or mildew- either dry it off or take it apart (if you can- the part that is moldy) and let it dry that way. If you still have that problem, you might want to either go to their website or contact the company to see how many people are having this problem. Sounds gross.
2007-03-14 11:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would possibly want to attempt overlaying with a sturdy bleach (the thick form), leaving for a couple of minutes and washing off with a lot of water. oftentimes this in undemanding words does portion of the job. you should purchase contact-up sticks which follow a coat of white severe of the stained grout. it truly is easily one of the finest guess. basically be particular you're taking care of the mold in the grout first. the finest way is to rake out each of the grout and regrout. that's no longer a job to be undertaken gently!
2016-12-02 00:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause you have to change the head more often like avery 2 months .
2007-03-14 11:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by chica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋