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- ghostgunna
May 6, 2006, 1:02 am

Hi guys.
I have an Oral B/Braun electric toothbrush that sits on it's charger,
something like this
http://www.oralb.com/products/Compare/comparePower.asp
There is a build up of a powdery substance where the battery & charger
contact. I think this is battery acid. After using the toothbrush I
always rinse it. I think the water is running down the toothbrush to
the area where the battery & charger make contact.
Is the water causing the buildup of battery acid? Is this doing any
harm to the battery or charger? Is there a special way to clean
battery acid?
Any info is appreciated.
Thanx 4 looking.

Re: Battery Acid on Electric Toothbrush
Sorry but that smelly orange scum is bacteria (most probably
Listeria monocytogenes) not battery acid. All that moisture.
teeth cleaning debris and warmth provides a nice breeding
ground. Try cleaning with vinegar and an old tooth brush (and
you thought you didn't need one now you had an electric
toothbrush).
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Regards
Blue
Regards
Blue
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Re: Battery Acid on Electric Toothbrush

Pity some people who use electric toothbrushes can't or won't read the
instructions regarding hygiene and the general care instructions associated
with the appliance. :-( Then they wonder why they feel ill. Mind you, the
same could probably said for normal (manual) toothbrush hygiene.
Cheers,
Alan

Re: Battery Acid on Electric Toothbrush
Ive had these things since they came out - It aint battery acid, its
toothpaste residue that builds up over time, perhaps a combination of
mould/bacteria aswell.
One squirt with mould killer spray - you don't even have to touch it, and
its gone next time you look at it.
| Hi guys.
|
| I have an Oral B/Braun electric toothbrush that sits on it's charger,
| something like this
| http://www.oralb.com/products/Compare/comparePower.asp
|
| There is a build up of a powdery substance where the battery & charger
| contact. I think this is battery acid. After using the toothbrush I
| always rinse it. I think the water is running down the toothbrush to
| the area where the battery & charger make contact.
|
| Is the water causing the buildup of battery acid? Is this doing any
| harm to the battery or charger? Is there a special way to clean
| battery acid?
|
| Any info is appreciated.
|
| Thanx 4 looking.
|
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