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HydrogenPeroxide Kill Covid Toothbrushes

On whether hydrogen peroxide can kill the novel coronavirus on the toothbrush
The epidemic is rampant in recent years, and everyone is worried. In the cleanliness of daily use, it is particularly concerned that the cleanliness of the toothbrush is related to oral health and the prevention of viruses. Whether hydrogen peroxide can kill the novel coronavirus on the toothbrush is a matter of investigation.

Hydrogen peroxide, the chemical name is hydrogen peroxide, which has strong oxidation. In many scenes, it is often used as a disinfectant. The reason for its disinfection is that strong oxidation can break the structure of microorganisms, destroy their proteins and nucleic acids, and cause microorganisms to die, achieving the effect of disinfection and sterilization.

novel coronavirus, the outer envelope contains genetic material. Encapsulation is extremely important for virus survival and infection. The strong oxidation of hydrogen peroxide can damage the novel coronavirus envelope structure and inactivate the virus. Theoretically speaking, hydrogen peroxide may have the ability to kill novel coronavirus on toothbrushes.

However, the actual situation is quite complicated. First, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide needs to be appropriate. Low concentration, or difficult to achieve the ideal disinfection effect; high concentration, although strong bactericidal power, or damage the toothbrush material, and the risk of irritation to the oral mucosa. Second, the action time must be sufficient. Virus inactivation takes time, if the action time is short, it is difficult to kill the virus. Third, the toothbrush has various structures, gaps, bristle roots, etc. or hide viruses, hydrogen peroxide or difficult to completely cover, affecting the disinfection effect.

If you want to use hydrogen peroxide to kill the novel coronavirus on the toothbrush, choose the appropriate concentration of hydrogen peroxide, such as commercially available medical hydrogen peroxide, and dilute it according to the instructions. When soaking the toothbrush, ensure that it is fully soaked for a certain period of time, generally not less than fifteen minutes. After soaking, rinse it with water to avoid residual irritation to the mouth.

Although hydrogen peroxide can theoretically kill the novel coronavirus on the toothbrush, there are many variables in practical operation. Daily can also be used in other ways, such as changing the toothbrush frequently, placing it in a ventilated place, and disinfecting it with high temperature. A multi-pronged approach is taken to keep the toothbrush clean and reduce the risk of virus infection.