Submitted by VermicelliOk8288 t3_z6ko7m in BuyItForLife
Why does everything get moldy or pool water that can’t drain and ends up smelly? Why is it so hard to find a dang toothbrush holder?
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B00kWorm1 t1_iy8bxs8 wrote
I use a favorite mug that the handle broke off of.
adroitaardvark t1_iy212ku wrote
Use a clear glass cup, honestly. I use a tall stemless champagne flute. You can see if it’s getting gross and then just wash it when you do your dishes.
Quail-a-lot t1_iy28ifk wrote
I use a Crown Royal glass from the thrift store. Nice heavy bottom so it doesn't tip over and you can throw it in the dishwasher. If you like booze, the box sets come with a pair even, for lazier swapping.
hagcel t1_iy1xjge wrote
Mason jars, swap out weekly.
talkingtimingthings t1_iy3aooj wrote
Get a toothbrush hook instead
I-own-a-shovel t1_iy8qggk wrote
Where does the water drip down with those though? On the counter top?
talkingtimingthings t1_iyao5p7 wrote
I put mine over the sink so the water drips down onto the sink
I-own-a-shovel t1_iyayb9z wrote
Your sink goes all the way flush to your wall?
talkingtimingthings t1_iyayuxu wrote
It does.
I-own-a-shovel t1_iyaz1zl wrote
Oh cool then!
Mine doesn’t lol
mandarasa t1_iy3gr5a wrote
Do you wash it regularly? Any cup will last forever as a toothbrush holder if you clean it.
VermicelliOk8288 OP t1_iyaqmf3 wrote
I wouldn’t say regularly. I have adhd and it makes cleaning hard. I prioritize dishes laundry floors etc I can’t really explain why the toothbrush holder takes a back seat but it does lol
apprpm t1_iy1zwlg wrote
Quing Japanese-style smooth ceramic individual toothbrush holder takes up little room and can be cleaned by swiping with alcohol on a cotton ball occasionally or probably just wiped out daily or put in the dishwasher weekly.
suckmydicktonight t1_iy1xreh wrote
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GCHeroes t1_iy7oslw wrote
something like this perhaps, https://amzn.eu/d/g5SPkxY
Niebieskideszcz t1_iya2u9u wrote
BIFL? Literally any mug will do. Not-clean-it-for-life? Does not exist.
VermicelliOk8288 OP t1_iyaq32h wrote
My husband and I have adhd. I clean it when I remember but that’s usually not before it gets gunky. I just need something that doesn’t pool water, leak water on the counter, and has good ventilation. Wish people weren’t so snarky.
AirplaneFart t1_iyateb5 wrote
A little corner metal basket shelf? Amazon has like 72,194 that are mounted by screws, stickies, or suction.
CrispyBananaPeel t1_iyb642v wrote
If you use an antiseptic mouthwash (i.e, like Listerine and it's generic equivalents) you can soak your toothbrush head in the mouthwash for 15 minutes each week to totally disinfect it and get rid of any bad taste on it.
VermicelliOk8288 OP t1_iybnxnx wrote
Hey that’s neat! Thanks. I don’t have a problem with my actual brush, just were it rests but this is very helpful anyway :)
aarkwilde t1_iy1xrhz wrote
Get a mug from your kitchen. When you clean your bathroom switch mugs.
Put the dirty one in the wash. Repeat next week.
This doesn't work if you don't clean your bathroom.