we demonstrated some effective cleaning techniques for cleaning

your tub, toilet, sink, counters, tiles, and even the floor.

However, even with all of that stuff being squeaky clean, your bathroom

still might harbor germs, bacteria, and other nastiness

in areas that you don't clean on a regular basis.

So in this video, we're going to uncover some surprisingly dirty things

in your bathroom and show you how to clean them, of course,

and we're going to start with your toothbrush and your toothbrush holder.

Your toothbrush is a host to a cornucopia of bacterial nonsense

from saliva to blood, bacteria, and other microorgan nasties --

yes, that's a real word -- and it's also important to remember

that your toothbrush sleeps rather close to your toilet.

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Keeping your toothbrush clean is actually quite simple.

Just remember to rinse it well after each use to avoid that old,

crusty toothpaste buildup, and if you really want to get it clean,

you can leave it in a cup of vinegar for about half an hour,

and then the vinegar should take care of the bacteria in short order.

Not to sound like a dental hygienist here, but you should replace your

toothbrush every three to four months or right after you recover from being sick.

And remember, old toothbrushes can be easily repurposed

into cleaning toothbrushes.

The toothbrush holder can usually just be put into your dishwasher,

so long as it's dishwasher safe. Or you can rinse it out with some

really hot water and dish soap, and then scrub out the gunk from the bottom.

Loofah. If these things could talk, oh the stories they would tell.

I love using loofah sponges because they do such a good job of cleaning me.

But how often do we think about cleaning them?

Well, you'll be relieved to find out that you can clean your loofah as easily as

your toothbrush using the same magical cleaning elixir -- white vinegar.

Just submerge your loofah in a 50/50 mixture of hot water and vinegar

for about an hour, and then hang it up to drip-dry.

This method of cleaning also works for those of you who

use sponges or wash cloths.

Another good care tip for your loofah is to always hang it up

when you're not using it. That way it can effectively drip-dry.

Your razor. I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts that you weren't expecting

a razor to show up on this list. However, keeping your razor clean

and dry is quite important for a couple of reasons.

First, a wet razor can become a rusty razor.

Secondly, a moist blade kept in the shower, harboring old hair and dead skin,

can lead to bacteria, which causes ingrown hairs and irritation when shaving,

not to mention a duller shave.

So to keep your blades in tip-top shape,

add some rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad and swipe your razor clean,

use it, and then quickly towel-dry when done.

Make sure to store it in a drier place, like on your countertop.

Toilet brush. Now, tell me this thing doesn't have a crappy job.

Your toilet brush takes care of some of the most

undesirable messes imaginable. I hope you got it a nice Christmas gift.

Remember, you want to keep what your scrubbing out of the toilet, out of the

brush, and out of the container as well. So to clean it, here's what you do.

Once you finish cleaning your toilet, spray it generously with a disinfectant

of your choice, I'm just using rubbing alcohol here, and let it sit dripping wet,

which is really important, for 10 minutes or so.

This is called dwell time. Then, rinse the brush in the hottest water

you can find and allow it to drip-dry again using the same method.

You should never place a wet brush back into the brush container.

That's when the paranormal activity starts to happen.

The brush container can also be cleaned by spraying it with disinfectant.

You leave that for 10 minutes, and then you rinse it under hot water,

and then you dry it. Folks come up with all kinds

of crafty ways to store the brush. I've seen people store it in

flower vases, flower pots, and even Barbicide containers.

It's up to you how you do it. Just make sure you do it properly

and that you keep it dry.

Plunger. Quite like your toilet brush, your plunger works hard to ensure

that your toilet remains free of clogs.

However, to ensure your plunger remains free of bacteria, you might

want to perform this quick and easy routine after each use.

Spray it with your favorite disinfectant and leave for 10 minutes, rinse under

hot water, and then air-dry it. You can also store the plunger atop

a neatly folded plastic bag. That way, when you do need to use it,

you can place it in the bag afterward and bring it to a wash basin to clean

without any messy drips getting around your house.

This is not the bag you want to be reusing at the grocery store though.

So there you have it, five surprisingly dirty things in your bathroom

and five easy ways to get them clean.

I will let you know that all of the items in this video are brand new,

so don't freak out.

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