Where do you put your toothbrush in college?

The take-home: Stash that toothbrush in the medicine cabinet [source: Marston]. Still, dorm toilets are relatively clean compared to the dorm shower.

How should I store my toothbrush in college?

The American Dental Association recommends that you store toothbrushes so they can air-dry in upright position, and so they don't touch each other.

Where should I put my toothbrush?

You should never store your brush in a closed or airtight container, as bacteria love moisture and will thrive in this environment. Instead, place the brush in a cup or holder in an upright position to ensure that it dries off thoroughly. Avoid putting it in a drawer or cabinet, as well.

Is it gross to leave your toothbrush in the bathroom?

"As you flush the toilet it, you expose your toothbrush to germs from the fecal matter." MythBusters found toothbrushes sitting outside a bathroom can be speckled with fecal matter, too. In fact, toothbrushes right out of the box can harbor bacteria because they aren't sold in sterile packaging.

Where do you put toiletries in a dorm?

Use Stacking Bins for Toiletry Storage

Small stacking bins fit well under sinks or in small cabinets, and they're perfect for toiletries like toothpaste, deodorant, soap, styling products, and medications. You can also add wire baskets or small hanging baskets from cabinet doors for even more bathroom storage.

Where do you keep and store your toothbrush?

What do you do with your toothbrush in college?

Fortunately, you can safeguard your toothbrush with a Steripod toothbrush protector which clips on to any manual or electric toothbrush, creating a protective 'pod' (kind of like a crash helmet) surrounding the brush head and shielding it from both airborne and cross contamination.

What should I hang in my dorm room?

Tapestries are an old favorite when it comes to decorating dorm walls. Why? For starters, they're lightweight, which means it's easy to hang them without much hardware. Tapestries also come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, which means you can cover a lot of wall space with a single piece of decor.

Why does my toothbrush smell like poop?

Poor oral hygiene can result in breath that smells like poop. Neglecting to brush the teeth twice daily and floss regularly can make the breath smell as plaque and bacteria easily accumulates on and around the teeth.

Is there poop on my toothbrush?

Share a bathroom? There's an 80 percent chance your toothbrush has bits of someone else's poop (and harmful bacteria) on it, according to study from the American Society for Microbiology. Researchers collected toothbrushes from communal bathrooms at Quinnipiac University (averaging about 9.4 occupants per bathroom).

Should you cover your toothbrush?

And while a toothbrush cover may help protect your toothbrush from outside germs, it traps in moisture, leading to bacteria growth and not the good kind, according to the ADA. So — remove and throw away those covers.

Should you put your toothbrush in a drawer?

Avoid keeping your toothbrush in the medicine cabinet or a drawer. While they may seem like the easiest places to store it, your medicine cabinet or top bathroom drawer are far from the ideal home for something that spends time in your mouth.

Should I leave my toothbrush in the shower?

Because the moist shower environment lends itself to bacteria growth, the American Dental Association warns against leaving your toothbrush in the shower when you're finished.

How do you pack a toothbrush?

Avoid storing your toothbrush in a plastic ziploc bag, even while traveling. There should be at least some ventilation given, especially if the toothbrush is packed up while it is still damp. The warm and enclosed area will take longer to dry, giving bacteria a greater chance to grow.

Should I bring shower shoes to college?

The Do's. Do wear shower shoes. You may love every person in your residence hall or Greek house, but feet are feet and dirt is dirt. Wearing shower shoes can actually protect you from infections, so make sure you have an extra, shower-only pair of flip-flops at all times.

How do you disinfect a toothbrush head?

Mix 1 teaspoon of peroxide in 1 cup of water. Swish the bristles of your toothbrush in the solution or soak for 15 minutes. Rinse your toothbrush with water before brushing.

How do you store toothbrush heads?

To store your electric toothbrush heads, use a small glass or container that you already have. If you're keeping several brush heads in each container, make sure to keep each brush head separate from the others. Individual electric brush heads may be stored in baby food jars.

How far does poop fly when you flush?

One 2005 study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that microorganisms reached a vertical height of 2.7 feet after a toilet was flushed, but other information is scant. In general, Reynolds says the microbiology community's consensus is that the spray can reach around six feet away from the toilet.

What is the scientific word for poop?

Feces is the scientific terminology, while the term stool is also commonly used in medical contexts. Outside of scientific contexts, these terms are less common, with the most common layman's term being poo (or poop in North American English).

How far away should your toothbrush be from the toilet?

Avoid the toilet and sink

Likewise, keep the brush at least three feet from the toilet. Studies have demonstrated the “aerosol effect” of germs when a toilet is flushed. Enough said!

Why do I taste poop in my mouth?

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, can cause a person's breath to smell like feces because the stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. This acidic wash irritates the esophagus, which can cause extreme discomfort as well as foul breath.

How do I know if I stink?

"It's almost like a white-noise reset to the olfactory system," says Dalton. Try this: sniff coffee or charcoal for a full minute. Then go back and take a whiff of your underarm or other potentially offending area. In a pinch, you could even smell the crook of your elbow, which contains few sweat glands.

How can u tell if your breath stinks?

Need to check how your breath smells quickly? Try the sniff test—there are a couple of ways to do it. If you lick your wrist, let it dry for a moment, then take a whiff, you should be able to get an idea if your breath has an odor too. Another method is to floss toward the back of your mouth, then smell the floss.

How should I store my college towels?

You will need to have a place in your room to hang your towels to dry and keep them clean. So will your roommate, so try to find one solution that you can both use. If the back of your bedroom door is free try using the Bungee Overdoor Towel Rack by Umbra or an over the door rack that has 4 or 5 hooks.

How do you decorate a college bedroom?

Can you use tacks in dorms?

Most dorms forbid the use of thumb tacks or nails in the walls to prevent holes and will charge fines if you break this rule. However, small holes in your dorm room walls can be easy to fix with the right materials. Apply a small amount of caulk to the hole with a putty knife, spreading it until smooth.