Congratulations on purchasing a BamBrush!

You are now probably wondering "How do I take care of a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush?". Well don't worry, it's fairly simple and just as easy as a plastic toothbrush. There are just a few things to be mindful of during the life cycle of a BamBrush.

Maintenance Of A Bamboo Toothbrush:

Store Your Toothbrush In A Dry Area

• Moso bamboo is made of natural plant fibers. Keeping your brush in an area where your toothbrush can air-dry is ideal. An open cup that does not collect water or any other dry area is best.

Clean The Bristles After Usage

• BamBrush bristles are made of nylon to ensure cleanliness.
• Care for them as you would your regular toothbrush.

How Long Will My Bamboo Toothbrush Last?

• With proper care, your BamBrush biodegradable bamboo toothbrush will last just as long as a regular plastic toothbrush.
• Dentists recommend that in order to maintain good oral hygiene, which is directly linked to overall health, you should change your toothbrush every 2-3 months.

Proper Disposal Of A Bamboo Toothbrush:

Disposal Of The Bamboo Toothbrush

• The different parts of the toothbrush can be disassembled for proper disposal.
• The bristles are not biodegradable at a rate that is considered compostable by most people. It is rare for the bristles to be recyclable but could be recyclable in your city.
• The issue with recycling bristles is that they are very small and lightweight: curbside recycling will not work. You may be able to work out a solution by contacting your local recycling facility. But otherwise, the bristles will have to be landfilled, nylon-4 will eventually biodegrade but not at a rate that most people consider fast enough.
• The handle can be reused or disposed of in a commercial composting bin.

Removing The Bristles

• The bristles on Bambrushes are currently made from Dupont Nylon a special hygienic nylon material which can only be recycled or disposed of traditionally.
• To properly biodegrade a Bambrush you must first either snap off the head of the brush or remove the nylon bristles with pliers.

Reuse Or Compost The Bamboo Handle

• The stem of the brush is 100% moso bamboo and is 100% biodegradable. It can be disposed of in a commercial composting bin and will safely return to the soil within a few months.

How To Dispose Of The Packaging

• BamBrushes are wrapped in a kraft paper bag. This is a huge step for us in making BamBrush 100% plastic free. Kraft paper is unbleached and bio-based making it completely biodegradable.