How do I clean a toothbrush that was mistakenly used?

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sixx_	Not a big deal. Dip it into Mouthwash for about half an hour, then rinse it off and you're ready to rock and roll. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss B	Just get a new one. Germs are so small you may not clean it good anyway. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mommyk232	Listerine and boiling water- until you can get a new one Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jennabeanski	Well, you seem quite attached to this particular toothbrush, so I guess you aren't willing to give it up and get a new one. I find that to be so funny! Anyway, maybe boil a small pot of water and stick it in there. That should kill most of the germs safely, because you don't want to be using chemicals on the thing you're going to be sticking in your mouth for the next few months! That's all I can think of. Oh, and find a safer spot for your toothbrush since it's so precious! :D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blahblahblah	If you already used it after your father did, then whats the difference. If there was anything there to be caught or whatever, its done. If you are really that attached with your retro toothbrush then carry-on. You wouldn't have ever know had you not walked in anyhow. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

runs_with_scissors	I used to clean the toilet with my husbands toothbrush (when he made me angry). He is still walking around happy as larry, non the wiser! So just use the silly thing and get over it:-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

October	They only cost a buck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

byderule	buy a new tooth brush ,they do not cost a lot or boil it in water or stick in a glass with mouth wash Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shadell23	If your toothbrush looked old than maybe you should not been using it anyway. Every month I change my toothbrush but the best way to clean it is disinfect it with disinfect and bleach or don't be cheap just buy another. A good toothbrush don't cost anymore than 3-5 dollars. Come on Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nhalleycat	Buy a new one. Go on the web and see where they sell that brand. Everyone should get a new tooth brush ever so many months anyway. Like every 4 or 5 months?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

honeybear	clean it with peroxide, it won't hurt you if you get some in your mouth either. in fact you might want to wash your mouth out with some, make sure you spit it out, to get granny's denture germs out of there. lol. I won't share my toothbrush, if someone else used it, it would be in the trash. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maamu	I would wash it in Antibacterial Dawn dish soap. Rinse in very, very hot water. Then soak it for an hour in Listerine. M Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

123..WAIT!	You could just get a new one, but after we are sick or something, I usually soak ours in Listerine. If you ever used it, you know it could remove paint if you needed it too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smilesaplenty	i'd get a new one. new toothbrush = more hygiene. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roberto	Here's an idea: why not buy a new clean brush to use, but keep your old one as a collectible? If someone were to use my toothbrush, even by accident, I'd just toss it out because that's just gross to share brushes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

schmodijodi	Ha that's actually funny. I'd just buy another one, but if you really want to keep it then rinse it a few times with either rubbing alcohol or vodka. This will kill germs and bacteria. Peroxide would do the trick too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

divineshadow	I place my toothbrush in boiling hot water for 3 minutes to sterilize it every week, and use Listerine (full strength) to cleanse it in between hot water sterilizations. (its incredible how "dirty" they are, even if they look "clean" everytime you use it, you expose it to the bacteria in your mouth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bubba	I would absolutely buy a new one, even if I couldn't get the same thing as I had before. Heating it, boiling it, cleaning chemicals, or anything else you could do may not necessarily guarantee that you have hygenically cleaned it and also such actions many diminish the integrity and the effectiveness of the toothbrush. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hood chick / anime lover	DUDE.that is so NASTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... it away NOW.I wouldnt even touch it.Please tell me you didnt use it after that!I have chills down my spin.i would die if that happend to me.Im gonna have nightmares.Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LeftField360	You should probably buy a new one..but if you really want this one... let it soak awhile in bleach than wash it in Antibacterial dish washing detergent ...rinse really well..and it should be fine....the bleach will kill anything on the brush..and the dish washing detergent will clean the bleach off of it....and try not to think about it being used to clean your grandmothers dentures... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Smile :D	eww... lol just get a different one from the store until u can get the one u want. if ur still using it thats really weird. lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lg	get a new one or use your old one which would be like tongue kissing your grandma bigger eeww Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HeartsNMinds	Well, then go find a new one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mulambo	Well, it depends on the material of that brush..if it's made of natural brush, you should get a new immediately..if not, you could put it in some disinfectioning liquid for at least 1 hour..wouldn't recommend it..I couldn't stand the thought it was used for a denture! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

grammy	Rubbing Alcohol.. Soak the toothbrush for at least 30 mins, this will kill 'any' bacteria and germs on the toothbrush then you can use it without 'any' concerns at all. trust me, I know! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gia	Clean it with Hydrogen Peroxide. Kills all the germs and non-toxic, too. Sounds like a cool toothbrush =) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Melissa L	just get a new one they don't cost that much and you can get them just about anywhere Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lioncub	Psychologically, you can't clean it! I know i can't get over it no matter how it's cleaned. Get a new one dude. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Topaz	GET A NEW ONE! Sorry that its hard to find, but it should be replaced every few months anyway! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mlgable	Toothbrushes are meant to be replaced every 2-3 months so just go out and by a new one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Noodles	Get a NEW one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No