Toothbrush holder shopping tips
Choosing a toothbrush holder may seem like a trivial exercise, but a few small yet important things should be considered before you lump it with your other shopping items. The most important being materials and shapes that may potentially be unsanitary.
The whole point of a toothbrush holder is to keep the toothbrush clean, so it makes no sense to purchase a holder that can be just as harmful. If the material is plastic, do some research to make sure it is not toxic. Be wary of the cheap plastic types found in dollar stores. Taking a health risk, albeit a small one, is not worth the few dollars that’s saved. You would also want to avoid ones that are made of porous material such as rubber and wood; they encourage bacterial growth due to the slight pores on their surface. Furthermore, wood can rot and should not be kept near water. What you want is something smooth and hard; metal, glass, and ceramic toothbrush holder are excellent choices.
The second thing to look for is the shape. Personally, I like holders with simple shape with large toothbrush holes and even surfaces so it is easier to clean. It becomes easier to collect dust and mildew the more complicated the shape and the deeper and smaller the holes are. I know the 4 hole types are quite standard, but they are also quite difficult to clean so be sure you can tolerate the extra effort required for cleaning. Another important thing: make sure the toothbrush bristles don’t make contact with each other. Cold virus can easily spread this way and in more serious circumstances, a person with a disease can also contaminate the bristles through blood and saliva.
Finally, once all the above points are covered, you can start looking at different styles and designs. This really depends on personal preference and if you already have good aesthetic tastes, you probably already know what to look for. If not, my advice is to take a look at the bathroom surroundings and find one that fits with the overall theme. A wall mounted or chrome toothbrush holder are also good options depending on your bathroom setting. For travellers, disposable kinds made of paper or anything light and inexpensive that protects the brush are great options for travel toothbrush holder. You can find more information on all the different types from my other posts.
To summarize, try to put in some thought when picking a toothbrush holder. Look for ones made of hard and smooth materials with an easy to clean shape. The functional designs are very important for your health, which is something you don’t want to compromise no matter how small it may be.