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> putting water on the toothbrush before toothpaste

Wat? I had no idea I had a disability!

>>Walter+(OP)
Same here. My logic is that my toothbrush is in the same room as a device for aerosolizing fecal bacteria, which is kinda gross but also not that different from a lot of other surfaces and environments, and that it's going to collect some amount of stuff floating around. A quick rinse is going to dislodge a good fraction of what has accumulated over the course of a day.

I thought I was just being logical, but apparently I also have a deficit of attention. Okay, then. I guess I'd rather bear that burden than brush my teeth with shi... sorry, I probably should terminate that sentence before I get carried away.

>>sfink+t4
> My logic is that

I just assumed a bit of water in advance would prevent toothpaste from directly/easily adhering to the bristles, keeping more of it "in useful circulation" as it were.

> kinda gross

A few months back I needed some hydrogen peroxide, but the available bottle was more than I was likely to use before it degraded into H20... So, naturally, I started messing around looking for other applications. (It worked great on certain oily gunks that resist isopropyl.)

One weird outcome from that is I've been putting a drop on the bristles of my toothbrush, although it's more of an idle experiment to see if the foaming action dislodges visible crud (i.e. toothpaste near the base) in-between uses, as opposed to a disinfection right before use.

>>Terr_+Hc
Hey, interesting idea using it against the shower gunk. Definitely going to try it.

And, yes, definitely water first. It's sitting out there exposed, rinse it off!

>>LorenP+bi
Let us know if the peroxide gets rid of the shower gunk. I've tried all kinds of cleaners to no avail.

>>Walter+Zk
IIRC the regular hydrogen peroxide didn't do much against those discolorations.

One of the niche magic ingredients to look for is TSP. Alongside bleach (consult proper sources for actual ratios) the combination becomes more powerful against mildews.

>>sfink+t4
look on the bright side. Fecal transplants are expensive but this way it's free. Sorry, that's not me talking, it's my ADHD ;-)

>>Terr_+vq
I'm reluctant to mix anything with bleach(!)

>>Walter+Ow
I'd rather play with sodium hypochlorite than live in a dwelling with mildew.

>>LorenP+bi
You can use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for a whole range of cleaning applications, as well as clearing a stopped up toilet.

>>sfink+t4
My logic is that it's more pleasant with some water there. I just feels a bit more juicy and nice.

>>sfink+t4
> my toothbrush is in the same room as a device for aerosolizing fecal bacteria

I can't believe I've never thought of this, but now I am entirely grossed out and will start rinsing my toothbrush before using it.

(I guess that means you gave me ADHD! It's infectious via text!)

>>7spete+wp1
Mr Plumber has never worked for me clearing a clog. What does work is a wire with a hook on the end for the sinks, and a plunger for the toilet.