# Clean the Brush
> Gunk collects at the base of the head. Easy cleaning steps. A plain-English guide with practical steps.

## Guides
- [Removing the Head and Rinsing](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/remove-head-and-rinse/): To remove head and rinse, pull the head off the handle after brushing, run both parts under water, shake off the excess and let them dry separately.
- [Wiping the Handle](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/wipe-handle/): To wipe handle surfaces, use a soft cloth that is barely damp, switch the brush off and take the head away first, then dry it afterwards.
- [Cleaning the Charging Base](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/charger-base-cleaning/): For charger base cleaning, unplug the base, wipe it with a barely damp cloth, dry it fully and keep water away from the contacts.
- [Soaking a Head Safely](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/descale-vinegar-head/): Soaking is optional for most heads, and a short rinse is usually enough.
- [Replacing Heads on a Schedule](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/replace-heads-on-schedule/): Most makers suggest changing an electric toothbrush head every few months, sooner if the bristles look worn.

## About
- [About Clean the Brush](https://how-to-clean-an-electric-toothbrush.pages.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made

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