This One Simple Tip Can Help Keep Your Family Healthier! by Veronica Bartles

When flu season hits or an illness is going around, I'm tempted to board up my doors and windows to keep my family locked away from the germs until everything passes. But life doesn't stop when viruses come calling, and no one has time for persistent bugs!

You've probably heard that you should replace your toothbrush after being sick, so you don't re-infect yourself with the germs you've just defeated. But what about while you're still trying to defeat the flu or virus? Just run your toothbrush through the dishwasher to quickly and thoroughly disinfect it between uses!

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