momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Any storage idea for many toothbrushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We just have one that we all share. Super easy to store! Kidding!! My kids just throw them in an empty drawer. DH and I keep ours in a little cup that is attached to the wall. I'm no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I like this idea: http://cottagelife.com/13409/blogs/significant-toothbrush-storage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I like this idea: http://cottagelife.com/13409/blogs/significant-toothbrush-storage That's cute and clever! I bought two of these a year ago and stuck them on the wall next to the sink, where they have been doing a perfectly fantastic job. I put the lower one so that the bottom of the toothbrushes can rest on the sink counter because some of the kids' brushes can be kind of heavy. (DH and I have a battery toothbrush, so our holders just hold the small head brushes, which aren't heavy.). Actually, I bought a third one and use it on the wall next to our charging station, to keep charging cords off of the floor; it works well for that too. http://www.amazon.com/HANG-AWAY--flex-grip-Toothbrush-B00COYGX88/dp/B003YIEE52/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1423584117&sr=8-16&keywords=Toothbrush+holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My aunts just use a rack from asian stores that resembles a test tube rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMV Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Any storage idea for many toothbrushes? Multiple bathrooms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We just always kept them in a pretty bathroom cup, right on the sink. We have two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, so everyone had two toothbrushes, one in each bathroom. (It was kind of a free-for-all most of the time; you just had to grab whichever bathroom was empty.) Our biggest problem was remembering whose was which. We finally settled on electrical tape. Everyone had their own color tape, and I'd wrap a strip around the handle of each toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have them spread over 3 bathrooms, which helps. DH and I each have a drawer under our respective sink. The kids have these: Umbra Grassy Organizer, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00176EFSO/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I hate open air toothbrush storage (airborne bacteria), plus some of us have electric toothbrushes. We use silverware trays (you can make your own drawer dividers to accommodate 10--use color coding in the bottom to keep them straight, or you can use LVS pipe or mason jelly jars inside of a cabinet or in a room other than the one with the toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 We just have one that we all share. Super easy to store! Kidding!! My kids just throw them in an empty drawer. DH and I keep ours in a little cup that is attached to the wall. I'm no help. My kids used to throw them in an empty drawer but somehow that resulted in a disgusting drawer covered in toothpaste that I have to somehow clean. I don't know if they don't rinse their toothbrushes or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have more than a holder and the kids keep tipping over the cup (and it's all gross and spitty inside). I use something like a long porcelain relish tray. Something like this. Long enough to fit along the back of the counter by the wall but thin enough to not take up much counter space. Lipped so when they throw (yes throw) them they'll mostly stay in. Easy to wash in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I like this idea: http://cottagelife.com/13409/blogs/significant-toothbrush-storage Oh that's good. I guess you drill a hole in the toothbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 That's cute and clever! I bought two of these a year ago and stuck them on the wall next to the sink, where they have been doing a perfectly fantastic job. I put the lower one so that the bottom of the toothbrushes can rest on the sink counter because some of the kids' brushes can be kind of heavy. (DH and I have a battery toothbrush, so our holders just hold the small head brushes, which aren't heavy.). Actually, I bought a third one and use it on the wall next to our charging station, to keep charging cords off of the floor; it works well for that too. http://www.amazon.com/HANG-AWAY--flex-grip-Toothbrush-B00COYGX88/dp/B003YIEE52/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1423584117&sr=8-16&keywords=Toothbrush+holder I knew y'all would be full of ideas! Does it hold smaller baby toothbrushes ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well, I have one dd who seems to use a new toothbrush everyday. I think she has something quirky going on. We have a wall-mounted holder and one that sits on the vanity, but it doesn't make a difference. She just throws them around. Only three kids use that bathroom but there are a mountain of toothbrushes in there. If it's not dd continually getting new toothbrushes, then they must be breeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 That's cute and clever! I bought two of these a year ago and stuck them on the wall next to the sink, where they have been doing a perfectly fantastic job. I put the lower one so that the bottom of the toothbrushes can rest on the sink counter because some of the kids' brushes can be kind of heavy. (DH and I have a battery toothbrush, so our holders just hold the small head brushes, which aren't heavy.). Actually, I bought a third one and use it on the wall next to our charging station, to keep charging cords off of the floor; it works well for that too. http://www.amazon.com/HANG-AWAY--flex-grip-Toothbrush-B00COYGX88/dp/B003YIEE52/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1423584117&sr=8-16&keywords=Toothbrush+holder I can think of about 10 places in my home that could use these. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Oh that's good. I guess you drill a hole in the toothbrush? Yes, that was my guessing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 When I worked at Head Start, they had a plastic thing that held 20ish toothbrushes for the kids. I wonder if you could find something like that at Lakeshore Learning?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tori@thehomefront Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Everyone here has a bag/box for their toiletries, so toothbrushes are all stored in those, and hauled into the bathroom when needed. Older boys have a modern-looking shaving bag. Younger kids have pencil boxes from Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine.more Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I use these cable drops: http://www.poppin.com/Organization/Cable-Organizers_2/Assorted-Cable-Drops.html?gdftrk=gdfV26053_a_7c2564_a_7c10874_a_7c705105338002&kpid=705105338002&gclid=CNLuqdCd2MMCFXRo7Aod5QwAHA I attached these to the inside of the medicine cabinet and the toothbrushes fit perfectly in. It's been that way for a year now and they are still firmly stuck on. I just pop the toothbrush in and out no problem. You can also label just above the toothbrush if your kids might confuse their toothbrushes with another's. I kinda color code my kids (yes I'm a freak) so that hasn't been a problem for us :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well, I have one dd who seems to use a new toothbrush everyday. I think she has something quirky going on. We have a wall-mounted holder and one that sits on the vanity, but it doesn't make a difference. She just throws them around. Only three kids use that bathroom but there are a mountain of toothbrushes in there. If it's not dd continually getting new toothbrushes, then they must be breeding.I've hidden our extra toothbrushes in a box in the back of my closet just for this reason. Don't tell my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Lots of great ideas here, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have two similar to this http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Toothpaste-Dispenser-Tooth-Holder/dp/B007JD6M7G/ref=lp_13749821_1_3/182-4881057-1579023?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1423602253&sr=1-3 If you read the reviews they will tell you the adhesive isn't permanent. We just screwed ours into the wall and haven't had a bit of trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I bought cheap kitchen utensil trays from the dollar store for the bathroom drawers. (Two of them.) and each section (five per tray) is just the right size for a toothpaste (for those who use it) and brush and a small thing of string floss. I keep floss sticks in a big jar on the counter. I got the idea off Pinterest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I knew y'all would be full of ideas! Does it hold smaller baby toothbrushes ok? Yup! It holds our small toothbrush heads, the little fingertip baby brush that I used for DS4 for a while, and now DS4's toddler toothbrush (he's 17 months). Holds them all very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I can think of about 10 places in my home that could use these. Thanks!! I know, right? I wish they were a Prime item, because they are indeed very useful, especially for the money. And LOL to the poster who said toothbrushes must be breeding. I think they're related to LEGO; I am SURE those breed when we aren't looking! I like the idea of toiletry bags or boxes too. That could solve a lot of problems. Our bathroom is tiny and cramped , with very little counter space, so it gets crowded easily. Toiletry containers would make that easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yup! It holds our small toothbrush heads, the little fingertip baby brush that I used for DS4 for a while, and now DS4's toddler toothbrush (he's 17 months). Holds them all very nicely!Awesome. I just ordered 3 to try them out. It's sad I'm so excited about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 That's cute and clever! I bought two of these a year ago and stuck them on the wall next to the sink, where they have been doing a perfectly fantastic job. I put the lower one so that the bottom of the toothbrushes can rest on the sink counter because some of the kids' brushes can be kind of heavy. (DH and I have a battery toothbrush, so our holders just hold the small head brushes, which aren't heavy.). Actually, I bought a third one and use it on the wall next to our charging station, to keep charging cords off of the floor; it works well for that too. http://www.amazon.com/HANG-AWAY--flex-grip-Toothbrush-B00COYGX88/dp/B003YIEE52/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1423584117&sr=8-16&keywords=Toothbrush+holder This is what we use as well. I attached them to the mirror with "bathroom" 3M Command strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I just purchased a medium-sized plant pot from the gardening section of the store in a complementary color. Once in awhile we have to have everyone put their current toothbrush in a pint jar so that we can clear out old ones (why can't they just throw them away when they get a new one??). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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