What do you do with old electric toothbrushes?

What do you do with old electric toothbrushes?

Alternative Uses for Your Electronic Toothbrush

1. Use it to clean hard to reach areas in your home.
2. Use it to clean kitchen utensils or jewelry.
3. Use it as part of your manicure routine.
4. Use it to remove stains from your clothing.
5. Turn it into a mini power sander.

Why you shouldn’t use an electric toothbrush?

Using an electric toothbrush won’t damage your teeth — but misusing one can lead to tooth damage, sensitivity, and gum recession. If you’re considering investing in an electric toothbrush, keep reading as Taylor Dental explains how to prevent tooth damage when brushing your teeth.

What can you do with old toothbrushes?

To recycle your toothbrush, take it to a participating Whole Foods retailer and look for their Gimme 5 bin. You can also mail your old toothbrushes (send six at a time to save on postage costs) directly to Preserve.

How long should you keep an electric toothbrush?

Your dentist along with the ADA will always recommend replacing your electric or manual toothbrush after using it for three to four months at a minimum. Doing so will keep your mouth healthy and clean, and keep the germs away as well.

Can I recycle electric toothbrush heads?

You will be aware that every 3 months the brush head on your electric toothbrush should be replaced. Made of various plastics and nylon, the brush heads cannot normally be recycled. They have to go into landfill waste.

Can old toothbrushes be recycled?

Toothbrush Recycling That’s right, you CAN recycle your toothbrush! (As well as old tubes of toothpaste.) The plastic in toothbrushes can be reused in nearly anything from lawn furniture to plastic containers.

Can electric toothbrush be recycled?

Electric toothbrushes are made up primarily of a rechargeable battery – usually Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd), a wire and metal-based motor and plastics. Each of those materials – battery, metal and plastic – are recyclable by themselves.