How to Use toothbrush in a Sentence
toothbrush
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Move the toothbrush around the guard to scrub off any food waste.
—Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
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Use the toothbrush to reach all the corners and crevices.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022
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Once charged, the toothbrush can last up to four weeks.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2022
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Wet the toothbrush, apply a small amount of dish soap, and scrub the blades.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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Gift-givers, step away from the chapstick and put down the toothbrush (!!).
—Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
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Brush off any scale still on the faucet with a toothbrush or sponge.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Hold the toothbrush over the eggs and move your thumb backwards through the bristles.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
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Keep your dog's smile bright and healthy with a toothbrush!
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
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While the bleach absorbs, go over the laces with a wet toothbrush, which will loosen the dirt.
—Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
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If the flame isn’t even, clean out the burner slots with a toothbrush.
—oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2021
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Gently scrub the rust away with a toothbrush, rinse, and dry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sade likes to use an old toothbrush and some Eco styling gel.
—Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 28 Mar. 2018
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It’s the toothbrush waiting at home for you in its glass.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2021
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His books and toothbrush was still there, along with jeans left to dry on a stove.
—Alex Horton, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2020
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Jews were forced to crawl on their hands and knees and to clean the streets, in at least one case with a toothbrush.
—Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022
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Aaron’s toothbrush and toiletry bag were not on the counter.
—Andrew Martin, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
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For a safer bet, sub out steel wool for an old toothbrush.
—Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2018
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If there is buildup stuck on the brush, scrub with something like a toothbrush.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
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If that doesn’t work, grab an old toothbrush and go to town on the problem zone.
—Cate Geiger, Country Living, 23 May 2019
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The toothbrush will also tell you when to replace the brush head.
—Leeron Hoory, Popular Science, 31 Jan. 2020
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To get rid of flakes, brush them lightly with a toothbrush.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
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For the inside of the door, use a toothbrush and hot, soapy water and scrub in all the nooks and crannies.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2021
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Use a soft-bristle toothbrush or cloth to scrub away any buildup on the piece.
—Megan Embrey, House Beautiful, 26 Aug. 2020
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Then rub the spot with your toothbrush or a suede cleaning brush.
—Danielle Flum, Seventeen, 18 June 2019
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Use a toothbrush that is ready to be retired to the craft drawer.
—Rachael Lagarde Walker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2021
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Shake off excess rust or brush it off with an old toothbrush.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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Dip a soft toothbrush into the solution and use it to gently clean grooves, being careful not to bend, compress, or scratch the gasket.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
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That means having anything important, such as a toothbrush, medication, and a fresh set of clothes, on you at all times.
—Jill Krasny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
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And the physical stress is the vibration caused by the spinning heads on electric toothbrushes.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lay out fresh towels, soap, and perhaps a toothbrush to make bathrooms feel more welcoming.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
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