1、 Is the black spot in the mouthwash cup mold

If the mouthwash cup is used for a long time, black spots may appear at the bottom, which is actually mold. It is best to stop using mouthwash cups filled with toxic bacteria, otherwise mold may directly come into contact with the oral cavity, which may cause oral ulcers, acute gastroenteritis, and other diseases.

The mold inside the mouthwash cup is generally mainly filamentous fungi that can cause mold and do not form large fruiting bodies, such as yeast and fungi. These toxic bacteria are suitable for growing in damp environments. The mouthwash cup is placed in a damp bathroom, without proper ventilation, and can easily grow mold if dry.

2、 How to remove mold from a mouthwash cup

To remove mold from a mouthwash cup, there are generally two methods: one is to boil it in boiling water for more than 10 minutes, and the other is to use a disinfection cabinet for disinfection. If you are really worried, you can disinfect it with vinegar or disinfectant water.

To avoid mold growth in the door wash cup, it is important to maintain ventilation in the bathroom. For example, after using the bathroom, open the doors and windows for ventilation in a timely manner, and check if the faucet at home is leaking

3、 Why do mouthwash cups have so many bacteria

Mouthwash cups are prone to the growth of bacteria and toxins, as there are already a large number of bacteria present in the human mouth, such as Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus hemolyticus. After we use a toothbrush, it will rub against the teeth and gums, and some small food residue and bacteria will enter the toothbrush through the mouth. After we put the toothbrush in the mouthwash cup, these bacteria will stick to the mouthwash cup.

In addition, there are many people who, after brushing their teeth, casually throw their wet toothbrush into the mouthwash cup, with the brush head still facing downwards. Some even hurriedly fail to pour out the toothbrush water from the cup. In this way, the bacteria on the toothbrush and the dried-up water droplets in the future flow together to the bottom of the cup. In this humid environment, the mouthwash cup is like a bacterial culture dish, causing the bacterial community to grow and gradually becoming a place to hide dirt and dirt.

In order to prevent the growth of bacteria in the mouthwash cup from affecting health, we need to clean and disinfect the mouthwash cup every other week, and regularly replace the mouthwash cup. Generally, after replacing 2-3 toothbrushes, we can replace the mouthwash cup.