Travel Toothbrush
Jan 7, 2020, 1:33 pm
#1
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Travel Toothbrush
I've been working on a product call the Switchbrush for the past year and a half. It is a travel toothbrush that self-disinfects in between each brush. I can't wait to use it for my backpacking & other travel trips.
What are your current travel toothbrush uses and frustrations?
What are your current travel toothbrush uses and frustrations?
Jan 8, 2020, 1:33 pm
#4
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I just use a regular toothbrush with a plastic cover for the head. I try to dry it as much as possible before putting it away. I'm less concerned with bacteria as I am with mold. Shoving a wet toothbrush into my toiletry kit is less than ideal.
Jan 10, 2020, 7:44 am
#6
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Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada
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I honestly think a 'travel toothbrush' is a solution looking for a problem. I use an electric toothbrush at home but with Quip, that electric brush is no bigger than a regular toothbrush.
And how big/bulky/heavy is a regular toothbrush? Answer - it's not. A toothbrush is small, fits into the corners of your bag, weighs nothing, and is cheap enough to be disposable if you lose it. Why do we need a 'travel version?'
And how big/bulky/heavy is a regular toothbrush? Answer - it's not. A toothbrush is small, fits into the corners of your bag, weighs nothing, and is cheap enough to be disposable if you lose it. Why do we need a 'travel version?'
Jan 15, 2020, 8:52 am
#7
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I use the Oral-B 3D White + plastic cover, for travel. This is almost the same price as a regular toothbrush, works on AA battery (no charger required), and has replaceable brush heads.
Though I am eyeing the Quip (if I can find a coupon code somewhere).
Though I am eyeing the Quip (if I can find a coupon code somewhere).
Jan 19, 2020, 12:58 am
#8
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I just use the toothbrushes given to me on my travels. If I'm flying in a premium cabin, one comes in the amenity kit. Pretty much every airport lounge will have toothbrushes along with the shower equipment. Nearly every hotel/hostel/airbnb in Asia will include toothbrushes along with other toiletries, and most hotels in the West will have them on request.
Jan 21, 2020, 4:53 am
#9
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Same here. I use an Oral-B rechargeable at home and want the same level of tooth and gum care while traveling. It is carried in an aftermarket case that doesn't add appreciable bulk.
Jan 31, 2020, 10:08 am
#10
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+1 on this. Recently got the Oral-B Smart Expert and I like it, so I will also take it with me while traveling. Before I got this brush, I would just use a manual brush while traveling and a cheap electrical at home. Which aftermarket case are you using? I might need one more case as mine came with 2 brushes but only 1 case...
Jan 31, 2020, 5:30 pm
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+1 on this. Recently got the Oral-B Smart Expert and I like it, so I will also take it with me while traveling. Before I got this brush, I would just use a manual brush while traveling and a cheap electrical at home. Which aftermarket case are you using? I might need one more case as mine came with 2 brushes but only 1 case...
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Feb 1, 2020, 11:20 am
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