A case for toothbrushes - why is it necessary and how to choose?

Parents explained to each of us that the teeth should be cleaned twice a day. They taught us to handle the toothbrush and paste, to do the right movements in order to clean the mouth as much as possible. However, few people were told why a toothbrush case is needed.

The reason lies in the fact that very few people really think about the correct use of this accessory. We will understand together in the subtleties of its purpose and the rules of choice.

Do I need a case for home use?

Do you know that a toothbrush case is useful not only for travel? The surface of this hygiene item is a favorable environment for the spread of bacteria. Especially if you remember in what environment brushes are usually located: in the bathrooms it is warm and humid. And this is just fertile ground for pathogenic microorganisms.

Also do not forget that for cleaning in this room are used, as a rule, numerous aggressive chemicals. Even a grain of detergent is already a dangerous contaminant. Is it worth explaining why getting into the villi particles of detergents and cleaning agents poses a health hazard?

Most people are used to accept this and turn a blind eye to the problem. But the care of your life consists precisely of such trifles. This is especially important when there are children in the house.

To protect the brushes from foreign substances, special cases are used. Scrupulous people can go even further and buy sterilizers, inside which a bacteria that destroys bacteria is maintained.

Toothbrush and paste box: a variety of choices

What could be simpler than a toothbrush holder? Nevertheless, the modern variety of assortment can surprise you. In addition to the usual plastic boxes, you can buy even devices with steam processing and sterilization.

The main options are still considered:

• Conventional containers of plastic, metal, other materials. They are used to store only one toothbrush. The box consists of two parts: it is either halves, which are closed by the principle of a soap box, or the main part and the upper cap. There is a modification - the lid, which covers only the head of the brush.
• Large containers that are designed to store not only brushes, but also pastas, manicure accessories, other small things. Ideal for business trips or long trips.
• Sterilizer. Destroys the bacteria on the brushes when they are inside. This effect is achieved thanks to a special material (safe ceramics). In addition, some manufacturers have equipped the boxes with UV lamps. There is also a more expensive option - boxes with processing of brushes by a ferry.

How to choose a travel case?

The road toothbrush in the case will not get dirty on other things, this storage option is safer and more practical than simply putting things away in a cellophane bag. How to choose the right container?

1. The case for toothbrushes should be as compact as possible. This saves space in the luggage, and also allows you to use it with great comfort, for example, on the train.
2. The best choice for boxing is plastic. Let the metal seem more reliable. However, a constant exposure to moisture will lead to bad consequences.
3. Press down on the container - did it bend? If yes, this model is not reliable enough.
4. An important detail, which many forget: in the case there must be openings for ventilation and water drainage. Only under such conditions it will be possible to talk about the safe storage of the brush.
5. If you chose a container that consists of two identical parts, check their connection points. If the box will open itself, what's the point in it?

Features of cases for electric brushes

If the cases for classic brushes can be found without difficulty, then the search for an accessory for electrical "colleagues" is a more difficult task. If you buy an expensive model, it is better to provide everything in advance and immediately buy a cover. Moreover, leading manufacturers often supply them together.

Most often provide a travel case for the toothbrush Oral B and Hapica.

Those who have not released the "box" in the kit, you have to look for it yourself. In doing so, guided by the usual principles given above. The only thing: you need to take into account the extra large brush dimensions. After all, electrical accessories are always larger than working without batteries.

Useful tips for using dental accessories

1. If the bathroom is combined with the toilet in your home, store the hygiene items not only in the case, but preferably in a closed cabinet. When you wash the water in the toilet, the smallest particles get into the air. Which is not the place on your toothbrushes!
2. Let to a lesser extent, but still affect the purity of supplies and their proximity to the sink. Remove the brushes on a shelf or in a special glass on the wall.
3. No matter how you isolate the brushes from external influences, once every three months you still need to say goodbye to them.
4. Each brush should be kept separate. Even if the rest belong to a husband or children.
5. If you took the accessories in the case, when you return home, be sure to take them out and dry them thoroughly.