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The following steps will help you solve the problem and ensure that you do not use a moldy toothbrush.
Rinse your electric toothbrush thoroughly after each use
The goal here is to get rid of as many particles attached to the brush as possible. Take a minute or two for this rinse, so that you do not leave any “food” source that can stimulate mold growth. The longer you leave some particles lying around, the more they will serve as an excellent buffet for spores roaming through the air.
Shake your brush after rinsing it thoroughly.
After a good rinse, tap the brush a few times against the edge of the sink to remove as much water as possible. Then take a cloth and wipe it thoroughly. Really try to get as much water out of the brush head as possible to prevent water from reaching the base. Tell yourself that the wetter it stays, the more mold it will attract.
Store it in a suitable place
You may not know it, but the location of your toothbrush should not be chosen at random. It should be stored in a specific place, far enough away from the toilet (to prevent droplets from the cistern from sticking to it and ending up in your mouth!) and with good air circulation.
Clean it thoroughly once a week.
Like any household item, your toothbrush also deserves proper care and a deep cleaning from time to time. To clean it thoroughly, remove the head and immerse it in a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes. Once the water is warm, you can pour a tablespoon of white vinegar on it. Let it soak in this solution overnight. It will then be perfectly clean and disinfected. Before using it, you can simply rinse it with cold water.
NB: This is a perfect tip for mold prevention. Keep in mind that white vinegar is a perfect descaler that helps extract all the particles stuck to the surface of the toothbrush. As an added bonus, this natural product also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Plus, to kill more bacteria, you can also immerse your toothbrush in water.
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