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@helen1000

To disinfect your toothbrush with 70% alcohol, you can follow these steps123:

Rinse the toothbrush with warm water to remove debris.
Submerge the bristles in rubbing alcohol for about 30 seconds.
Alternatively, wipe the handle down with a disinfectant wipe or use a diluted bleach solution.
Note that commercially available toothbrush cleaning products have not been shown to sterilize toothbrushes4.

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I just soak my toothbrush head in hydrogen peroxide for a few hours weekly. That is supposed to be effective, and it is very inexpensive.