Jan 31, 2022
Why Do I Throw Away My Toothbrush Caps And Why You Should Consider Doing So Too
This might come across as a useless topic to talk about but the situation seems to be more delicate than it appears to be.
I have not had the chance to share my dislike for toothbrush caps with anyone, my family does not seem to understand at all.
There is nothing wrong with covering up your toothbrush if you let it dry first. Would you think it is a good idea to close the lid of a wet container, or fold up a wet shirt and put it in a bag?
Covering up a wet toothbrush is gross. You do not need to have a degree in microbiology to know that moisture harbors bacterial growth and if you cut off the air from the toothbrush, you will end up with…a toothbrush that stays wet. Have you ever tried smelling one of those things?
I understand a cap would protect your toothbrush from crawlies; I can’t be the only one with a family of insects living in my bathroom. But I am more concerned with the microscopic creature that I cannot see multiplying on my very toothbrush into millions within a few hours.
At least a cockroach might have the decency to escape from the bristles of the toothbrush if I ever catch them red-handed, but bacteria have been reproducing and excreting, blind to my eyes.
Hence, nobody has the time to wait for the toothbrush to dry before you cover them up. It is pretty convenient to shut the cap back on as soon as you are done and; everyone seems to be keeping that trend alive.
Therefore, I toss the toothbrush cap, the instant I rip out a new toothbrush from a packet, or graciously donate it to another family member, who remains clueless about my premise.
Citations
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a32797/toothbrush-storage-mistakes/
