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01/07/2010

Question:

How do you sanitize or clean a brushhead once it falls on a really moist bathroom-table or floor?

Answer:

Many people run them through a dishwasher. If you are very careful you can boil them shortly in hot water; however, melting occurs quickly.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Wendy J. Moore, RDH, EFDA, BS, MS
Assistant Professor
Section of Primary Care - Dental Hygiene
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Wendy  J. Moore, RDH, EFDA, BS, MS