How to Use toothbrush in a Sentence

toothbrush

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  • Move the toothbrush around the guard to scrub off any food waste.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Use the toothbrush to reach all the corners and crevices.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Once charged, the toothbrush can last up to four weeks.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Gift-givers, step away from the chapstick and put down the toothbrush (!!).
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Hold the toothbrush over the eggs and move your thumb backwards through the bristles.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Keep your dog's smile bright and healthy with a toothbrush!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • While the bleach absorbs, go over the laces with a wet toothbrush, which will loosen the dirt.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
  • If there is buildup stuck on the brush, scrub with something like a toothbrush.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Dip a toothbrush into the warm liquid and rub it into the gum.
    — Ann Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Dip a soft toothbrush into the solution to scrub around the edges.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • Mix the solution and use a clean rag or toothbrush to clean the backpack.
    — Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022
  • For buildup on the backside of the knobs, try using a toothbrush to get into the tight spaces.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Use a sponge or brush to wipe them down and a toothbrush for those super hard-to-reach areas.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Use an old toothbrush or cotton swabs to clean crevices.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
  • It’s shaped like a toothbrush with a round head to cover more surface area.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • In that case, tossing the toothbrush protects both your child and the rest of your family.
    — Sandra Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • Place the head of your toothbrush against your lower teeth, and then tilt the bristles to a 45 degree angle against the gum line.
    — Bianca London, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • To get into the small nooks and crannies around the burners, a small brush (or an old toothbrush) works very well.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • If so, keep his pearly whites sparkling with this smart electric toothbrush.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022
  • At night, apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to the toothbrush and brush teeth and gums for two minutes.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Make a paste of baking soda and water and scrub by hand with a toothbrush.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
  • This screen can be washed with a sponge or even a toothbrush every so often.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Not a single toothbrush, not some shoes to put on their feet or anything.
    — TIME, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Use an old toothbrush to clean under the drain's rubber splash guard.
    — Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Leshchenko stuffed his toothbrush in his bag and replenished his cache of T-shirts.
    — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • An old toothbrush, rag, or soft sponge makes for a fine choice of cleaning supplies.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Scrub the shoe: Using the toothbrush or cloth, gently scrub away any dirt, dust, and debris on the shoe’s outsole.
    — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Pour some paint onto a paper plate and then dip your toothbrush.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023
  • There may be a simple weapon against heart disease: a toothbrush.
    — Rebecca Savransky, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Ready to hold your handwash, toothbrush, soap, shavers and beyond.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023

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