How to clean an electric toothbrush

[@uranium5694]

I have found from personal experience that after use storing the toothbrush in a separate room from the bathroom (for example the bedroom) will help the brush dry faster and be more sanitary than keeping it in the bathroom. Either we like it or not the bathroom is the most contaminated room in the house and also has the most moisture compared with other rooms in the house.

[@joshymcdaniel9233]

True story when you flush toilet it spews bacteria up to 6 feet away Absolutely should store it away from BR it’s nasty when you google it and learn how many bacteria spew when you flush the toilet’

[@Ka_T_ya]

I bleach my bathroom ,but yeah ,I keep my toothbrush in my bedroom.

[@MrGlandeux]

​@@Ka_T_ya beside maybe get you respiratory issue with time that deosn't change anything after the 10 first minute.

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

Wow. Nowhere is this information easily available. Appreciate it !!

[@domc1053]

I think that if the head is so dirty that you have to wash it with mild detergent, it might be time to change the head

[@Tubeyou329]

Dirty bastards

[@rosieng8681]

I have the bright colored toothbrush. When I noticed there’s mold on the brush head, I started taking time to clean them and dry them separately after use. However, I started to notice mold growing inside all the gaps on the toothbrush body, I mean alll the gaps. Where the head is attached, there’s mold. Where the parts are attached, there’re gaps and mold is sipping out of these gaps. It’s so visible that the mold is from the inside of the body. The only way to clean is crack the toothbrush body open and clean them. It’s not visible doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. 😢

[@mourgos1234]

Oral-B's brush heads are somehow more easily getting mold inside and even behind the brush in my experience,

[@snipershor6351]

I was going to buy my first electric toothbrush. After watching this video it feels like I'm using electric toothbrush for more than a decade. Thank you.

[@WSK9002]

Thank you for this, this reaffirms some of the daily cleaning I do after using my SonicCare Toothbrush.

[@Ka_T_ya]

The normal oral b electric brushes are so much easier to clean than the iO. And as I just switched from the genius x to the iO , I’m sure I’m going to find this annoying .

[@michaeltacapreo]

Very informative! Just got this toothbrush the other day. Thanks!

[@danySofy.7]

I can’t believe you posted this video ! I want to buy the ORAL B Io 6 toothbrush but I was aware of this problem so I thought that maybe it’s better to try the Pro 3 because it seems to me that the NON Io toothbrushes are easier to clean (and if no at least I didn’t pay too much). What do you think? Thank you so much for talking about this

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

Please see the 3000 review video. It's clear that this brush is enough for most of your dental needs. If you want additional features then you can think of getting the io brush

[@ElectricTeeth]

I think they are fairly comparable in how easy to clean they are on a daily basis. But, the Pro 3 does not have the same head attachment as the iO and the iO's attachment is prone to more dirt/grime buildup. We have another video coming to the channel on Thursday that looks at this in a bit more detail.

[@dtna]

Thanks! Answered all my questions. Tooth paste can get pretty nasty!

[@weblywoobly]

Thank you for this video. I found it helpful.

[@SuperMinime911]

I just spray clorox mold spray right into that gap on the toothbrush base. And I remove the head every time to air dry. No way I'm letting my toothbrush get moldy. It's a horrible design already

[@Cineenvenordquist]

Lol what's in that, HCl or peroxide? [Goes off to watch Lady Macbeth but with brand shout outs.]

[@a.k.9425]

Is white vinegar to harsh to clean plastic? Its sometimes used to help with mineral build up in coffee pots. I'm using Zero water filtered water in a glass to reduce potential minerals and algae that are sometimes detected in local water before treatment.

[@ElectricTeeth]

I can't say for sure, but a small amount should be fine. Perhaps dilute it a bit.

[@a.k.9425]

I think some of the fungi, algae and bacteria may be in water supplies or old household plumbing despite being processed at treatment plants.

[@Renzeekin]

Are the oral b s more time consuming to keep clean than sonic ones? Feels like you have to put alot of effort to make sure the heads are dry inside to try to avoid mold.. Its the main thing putting me of the io brushes

[@ElectricTeeth]

Based on this, yes they are marginally more work than a sonic brush from the likes of Philips Sonicare.

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

I just bought a Oral B pro 3000 few days ago and this is really useful for me to maintain my brush!! Essential information. Thank you!

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

Please make a short of this video so it reaches more people

[@aloniutube]

It’s like never ending hell inside when I try to clean it the black material will keep coming out. I used everything but it’s still coming out

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Electric Teeth, would it be good idea to use a water flosser to clean out the model of the head. Aiming the Flosser in the inside of the brush head. Then turn on the water flosser to the highest speed.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Quite possibly, yes.

[@ZeroCoolBoss]

After rinsing the head under the tap, would a glass of hot water work? dip the head in while the brush is on, to give it a deeper clean.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Potentially.

[@tazmania8941]

I have never in my life had an oral b electric toothbrush that got dirty but somehow the one I've had in the past year all of a sudden has alot of black grime inside some nook of the toothbrush and is hard to wash out....

[@GroteGeer]

Amazing informative site! What about the black oral-b charcoal toothbrush .. do they have pro's ?

[@ElectricTeeth]

Not really to be honest.

[@omigodponies]

Could you address the question of toothbrush color. I am trying to decide whether to get a black or white electric toothbrush (probably the IO 9). I am not concerned about the aesthetics of the brush itself. The black does look cooler. But I am thinking the black would be easier to keep clean from excess toothpaste, while the white will be easier to keep clean from mold or other dirt. Any thoughts?

[@ElectricTeeth]

I think there is some logic in what you are saying. I think mold would be more obvious on the white color and toothpaste on the black. Toothpaste is still fairly noticeable on the white brush though. It's ultimately personal opinion. If I had to pick, I would probably opt for white, as more brush heads come in white color. If you want the heads to match in black, you can't always get them.

[@omigodponies]

@@ElectricTeeth Thanks for the reply. Brilliant channel. Very informative.

[@MOVIEKICKS]

How do you clean off the white and brown water minerals that are already caked on the electric brush handle and charging stand?

[@ElectricTeeth]

Usually a damp cloth and a mild detergent is sufficient.

[@pancake2700]

You say to rinse with lukewarm water, not boiling. Is there a specific reason for this? I was under the impression that hotter water will kill bacteria better. I don’t use literally boiled water, but typically rinse with the water as hot as it will come out of the tap, which at my house is hot enough that I do not touch it with my hands for more than a fraction of a second.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Well I use lukewarm because my hands can handle that. I do follow and ageee with your logic of hotter water though. One risk of very hot water is that it could potentially impact the bristles etc and cause them to deform and loose strength and structure.

[@sdownes555]

I notice on your shelf you have a waterpik. Having studied the various bits of information on this situation I reasoned that using a watewrpik as a power wash may be the answer to cleaning issues assuming you have one of these to hand. I tried this on a brush head which looked outwardly clean - horror of horrors copious amounts of black debris was thrown out using just warm water. Using your light test proved that the interior was completely cleared. Incidentally this was an OralB 3500 and not the Io version.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Thanks for sharing your feedback. Using a water flosser is one way of getting out the mould. Non-iO models like the Pro 3 3500 are susceptible, but we have found 'generally' not to the same extent. But, we have only our one testing and comments of others to go on. We haven't conducted 'proper' studies to really find out.

[@reets-lt3rr]

For oral b, After detaching the head and Handle can you keep the Handle upside down.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Technically yes. However balancing upside down isn't easy. Not the best balanced and not a lot of surface are to balance on so wouldn't take much at all to fall over.

[@isaacogunmuko3947]

Electric Teeth are you going to make a video on how to clean a water flosser and video on the mold that could build up inside.

[@ElectricTeeth]

We may do a video about cleaning a water flosser. We haven't as yet planned anything to look specifically at the mold that builds up inside.

[@AncientAdventures]

Every tooth brush I have bought stops running after about 10 brushes?!. It's not the batteries as I have tried that already. Is there anything I'm missing here? I have had to return like 7 of them already.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Is it the same brush model you keep buying? No logical reason why 7 would fail after 10 sessions. Unless all 7 are the same and perhaps from a faulty batch?!

[@Shawzborne]

Do you have a link to the white and blue handle tool you used in the video to clean the iO ?

[@ElectricTeeth]

It's just an interdental brush. This particular one was a stoddard icon interdental brush.

[@aprilina2580]

I always remove the head after brushing and rinse thoroughly but after about a month or so, i can see black up inside the neck. Not on the brush itself but up inside the long part. And i always let it dry separately. Afraid if i stick something in there to clean it that i'll break something. Going to change brush heads once a month now instead of every 3.

[@calikokat100]

so ummm...how do you clean it ?

[@khamrongardner5539]

Can I boil it?

[@ElectricTeeth]

I wouldn't advise it. Boiling water may cause the bristles to lose their shape.

[@jesusguerrero5996]

Hello, someone know about how many percentage of the battery consume each use the oral b io 9? I have it but it consume me 6 or 5% each time l use, I just want to know if it’s normal or no?

[@ElectricTeeth]

Hmm perhaps a bit high, but percentages are just a guide and depends on how long you are brushing for. The battery life of the iO9 is about 2 weeks based on 2, 2 minute cleans per day. So technically that is about 3.6% per use. But the battery performance isn't always the best so, a bit higher is possible.

[@WalkwithGod4eternity]

I'm unsure as to why the battery performance matters when the toothbrush sits on the charger a great deal of the time. Seems like you will always have plenty of battery power.

[@na.4198]

The handle got rust, why?

[@ElectricTeeth]

There's no rust on the handle.

[@ZebMegan]

I pop my brush head in a cup with a denture cleaning tablet and some water every now and then - that ok? I rinse it afterwards obviously.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Can't see any major issues with this. Possible impact on the bristles in some circumstances, but unlikely.

[@Living_galaxy]

Mine don’t vibrate like it used to

[@Cineenvenordquist]

Get it hotted up 130°C so the glue lets go and take it down like a phone...I guess with cotton gloves inside nitrile ones, towels handy, etc. Once it's proper clean then re-lubricated (hmmm, water based or not) reassemble and heat to reintegrate. Or grab a fresh Fairywill at $15ish and hand the offings to the nearest roboticist collective.

[@UralaTAO]

Water, vinegar and baking soda...

[@Cineenvenordquist]

Sulfonylurea, a rapid dryer scheme, and 35% H2O2.

[@IamaDanish]

Americans solution to everything…

[@Ogotmoney]

Did he just throw his wife under the bus

[@ElectricTeeth]

With her permission. I am not completely stupid! 😆

[@zoebroadbent3009]

😊 excuse me John are you a down all that , but who is r you a dentist?

[@ElectricTeeth]

Are you asking if I am a dentist? If so, then no, I am not. We have dentists on the Electric Teeth team.

[@brooklime]

Very useful video thank you! I did notice you tend to place an emphasis on the last word of a sentence which can make the video a little difficult to listen to.

[@ElectricTeeth]

Glad you found it helpful. Emphasising the last word of a sentence isn't something I intentionally do, so apologies if this was distracting, but all being well the key message still came through. 😃

[@danskifpv]

I just want to say thank you for not using music during the information take-in phases of your video as my ADHD stops me taking in new information when distractions like music are on videos. Vety well spoken too, you earned a sub from me and my IO9

[@skulltaylor1616]

@@ElectricTeethI actually love how u speak and deliver your points ☺️

[@GenX.Bigfoot]

I keep mine in the fridge after I rinse it off this way nothing can grow on it. 😆

[@ogedayrokzan]

screen easly can scratch :/

[@jacobheinz8236]

I was about to order an io series oral B electric toothbrush. After watching this video and the other video I have decided not to. A serious health hazard.

[@kandymich4861]

Sad that this all sounds like common sense

[@jklavz]

7:22 Nevermind the toothbrush, what's going on with the nails?

[@ElectricTeeth]

My wife's gold nail polish on her nails.

[@jklavz]

@@ElectricTeeth Thought so :) Thanks for very informative videos 👍

[@ChicosYouTube]

Just text is better. Voice is annoying af. U don’t need to go up so high and the end of EVERY sentence

[@silaeryilmaz]

why are you so rude

[@skulltaylor1616]

Wow u are rude AF!! I like how he delivers his information in his videos. Quick, to the point and intelligent. This comment was so rude and unnecessary. People these days think they should share every thought 🙄🙄🙄

[@ZebMegan]

I pop my brush head in a cup with a denture cleaning tablet and some water every now and then - that ok? I rinse it afterwards obviously.