A well-organized bathroom is convenient and functional, as well as relaxing and just plain nicer to look at. Adding order to your cluttered drawers and cabinets is easy with our organization tips.

Now more than ever, is a good time to step up your oral hygiene game, and it all starts with a clean toothbrush. Brushing your teeth is an imperative part of your oral care routine to remove plaque and prevent periodontal disease, gingivitis and other serious oral conditions. It’s important to know how to keep your toothbrush clean, when to replace it, the proper way to brush and how often to brush your teeth. That’s why we are going to help cover some toothbrush basics (including tips for deep cleaning). As always, we want to arm you with the information you need for good oral health, overall well being and a bright smile.

How to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean

1. Rinse after brushing. When you are finished brushing your tooth, you should thoroughly rinse the bristles to clean. Be sure to rinse any debris or remaining toothpaste off your toothbrush. If your toothbrush needs a deeper clean (now may be a perfect time to do this), you can boil the bristles for a few minutes or soak in mouthwash.

2. Let it air-dry. Rather than placing your toothbrush head in a contained holder, be sure to let it air dry first. Storing a wet toothbrush in a container allows bacteria to grow on your toothbrush.

3. Keep away from the toilet. The best way to keep your toothbrush clean is to store it in an upright position away from your toilet. When you flush your toilet, it’s best to keep the lid down to prevent germs from spreading in your bathroom.

How to Clean Towels (the Right Way)

What you’ll need:

• Detergent

• Bleach or colour-safe bleach or sodium per carbonate

• Fabric softener or white vinegar

• Baking soda

• Wool laundry balls

• Essential oils (optional)

Follow These Steps:

1. Start by separating your towels, then wash white towels separately from colourful towels. Washing them together will lead to subtle discoloration over time.

2. Wash white towels using hot water, detergent, and non-chlorine bleach or a natural fabric brightener, like sodium per carbonate, according to its package directions. White towels stay brighter when washed in hot water. Wash colourful towels in warm water, using detergent with colour-safe bleach.

3. To soften towels, you can use fabric softener, but only add it to every third or fourth wash to prevent build up. If you prefer a more natural alternative, add ¼ cup of white vinegar.

4. Dealing with musty odours? First, wash the towels with ½ cup of baking soda sans detergent, and then rewash the towels with detergent.

5. Once they're laundered, shake and place your towels into the dryer adding the wool balls (clean tennis balls work, too, but skip the essential oils). If you want to impart a light scent, add a few drops of essential oil on the wool balls. The wool balls are a natural alternative to dryer sheets and can be used to fluff the towels and help them dry faster.

6. Make sure the towels are completely dry before removing them from the dryer. Towels take longer to dry than clothes and even a hint of lingering moisture can cause odour.

Materials we need to clean the brush holder

• A small brush that can get into the grooves or a pipe cleaner.

• Hot water.

• Soap.

• Anti-bacterial mouthwash or alcohol.

• Patience.

Step 1: Rinse Well

If you don’t have an antiseptic mouthwash, you could use boiling water instead.

Step 2: Scrub

If you can get one of those long, thin brushes used to clean inside a stainless steel straw, these work exceptionally well.

Step 3: Sanitize Your Toothbrush Holder

Technically speaking, the hot water should have killed off all the germs.

Step 4: Rinse and Let it Dry

Now rinse the holder with clean water and let all the water drain out. Dry it thoroughly to prevent another quick build-up.