If you have recently fallen ill with *** cold or the flu, you may be on *** mission to get rid of germs by wiping down and disinfecting household surfaces and washing sheets and towels. But there's one item you shouldn't neglect your toothbrush. Should you replace it after an illness? Absolutely. Considering germs can live on *** toothbrush between 24 hours and *** few weeks. There's *** small chance you could get reinfected says the huff post replace it, especially if you share the bathroom with other people. That case make sure you're storing your toothbrush separately to avoid contamination. Says insider stick to the same toothbrush while you're sick. It won't prolong the illness. But once you're through with it, get rid of it. Be careful with the toothpaste. If you share it with others, you may want to use your own. It may sound counterintuitive but don't cover your toothbrush head. Although it may seem like *** safe way to keep germs confined. It's actually making room for more bacteria to grow due to lack of oxygen. Harvey Karp told the huff post, the majority of bacteria that live on your toothbrush die in the presence of oxygen. So let it breathe. Remember to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months for the American Dental Association and replace it or thoroughly disinfect it after being sick.
Good Housekeeping editors noticed this popular product back down to its Prime Day price
There's no knowing when this sale will end.
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Updated: 9:03 AM CDT Aug 19, 2025
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Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects are currently 35% off, meaning they're just as cheap as they were during Amazon Prime Day 2025. The Good Housekeeping Institute has tested different versions of Crest's teeth-whitening products—and our Beauty Lab experts have given them high scores in testing.Like all Amazon sales, this deal will only be live for a limited time. Amazon Prime Day comes and goes—and with it comes fleeting sale prices and limited-time deals. But if you missed out on the beloved Crest Whitestrips discount, you're in luck. Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects is back on sale for 35% off, making the entire Professional Effects set on sale for $30. That's exactly how cheap it was during Prime Day last month, per our previous coverage.There's no question that Good Housekeeping editors are fans of the kit—actually, several staffers admit they often shop Crest 3D Whitestrips during sale events like Prime Day. Plus, Beauty Lab experts at the GH Institute approve of them, too.In fact, the Beauty Lab has tested various Crest teeth-whitening products in the past and continues to recommend them. Our Lab pros named the Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Express White + Whitening Light our best LED light teeth-whitening product for home use, noting that in just 19 days, it whitened testers' teeth 2.6 shades on average. What's more, our Beauty Lab pros called the brand's 3D White Daily Whitening Serum our best overall at-home teeth-whitening product—and 100% of testers agreed that the product removed surface stains on their teeth. As all Amazon sales and discounts go, we don't know when this deal will end. But we know for sure that it's one actually worth the markdown—so take advantage while you have the chance.
- are currently 35% off, meaning they're just as cheap as they were during Amazon Prime Day 2025.
- has tested different versions of Crest's teeth-whitening products—and our Beauty Lab experts have given them high scores in testing.
- Like all Amazon sales, this deal will only be live for a limited time.
Amazon Prime Day comes and goes—and with it comes fleeting sale prices and limited-time deals. But if you missed out on the beloved , you're in luck.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects is back on sale for 35% off, making the entire Professional Effects set on sale for $30. That's exactly how cheap it was during Prime Day last month, per our previous coverage.
3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
There's no question that Good Housekeeping editors are fans of the kit—actually, several staffers admit they often shop Crest 3D Whitestrips during sale events like Prime Day. Plus, Beauty Lab experts at the GH Institute approve of them, too.
In fact, the Beauty Lab has tested various Crest teeth-whitening products in the past and continues to recommend them. Our Lab pros named the our for home use, noting that in just 19 days, it whitened testers' teeth 2.6 shades on average.
What's more, our Beauty Lab pros called the brand's our best overall at-home teeth-whitening product—and 100% of testers agreed that the product removed surface stains on their teeth.
As all Amazon sales and discounts go, we don't know when this deal will end. But we know for sure that it's one actually worth the markdown—so take advantage while you have the chance.
