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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Garbage Disposal All the extra home cooking during the holidays can make your garbage disposal smell a little funky, making February a great time to deep clean it.
Use an old toothbrush or other small cleaning brush to clean both sides of the splash guard.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 12 Feb. 2026
Afterward, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to remove grooves.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Single toothbrush stands, like the ceramic one from Etsy, are great for smaller medicine cabinets or sink surfaces.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Garbage Disposal All the extra home cooking during the holidays can make your garbage disposal smell a little funky, making February a great time to deep clean it.
Use an old toothbrush or other small cleaning brush to clean both sides of the splash guard.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 12 Feb. 2026
Afterward, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to remove grooves.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Single toothbrush stands, like the ceramic one from Etsy, are great for smaller medicine cabinets or sink surfaces.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
toothbrush
noun
tooth·brush
ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh 
: a brush for cleaning the teeth
Medical Definition
toothbrush
noun
tooth·brush
-ˌbrəsh
: a brush for cleaning the teeth
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