Eco replacement toothbrush heads
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Eco replacement toothbrush heads, including bamboo toothbrush heads and wheat straw heads, made to fit popular electric handles and sonic brushes.Eco replacement toothbrush heads, including bamboo toothbrush heads and wheat straw heads, made to fit popular electric handles and sonic brushes. Eco toothbrush heads only work if they fit, so check the compatibility line on each listing, because a head made for a Sonicare handle will not fit an Oral-B.
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Choosing eco replacement toothbrush heads
Eco replacement toothbrush heads swap the solid plastic body of a standard head for bamboo or plant-based material, so less plastic goes in the bin every three months. A standard head cleans just as well, so the gain is in what you throw away four times a year. booheads makes bamboo heads compatible with Philips Sonicare, including a polish clean version with tapered bristles, and wheat straw heads compatible with Oral-B. Fit matters more than material, so check the handle model on each listing before you buy, and note whether the pack holds two, four or eight heads. Every head here met our standard on materials and transparency.
Bamboo, plant-based and plastic free toothbrush heads
Bamboo toothbrush heads replace most of the plastic body with bamboo, and booheads uses plant-based bristles. Eco toothbrush heads like these still contain some plastic or nylon, so truly plastic free toothbrush heads are rare. Look for the share of plant-based material and how the brand suggests you dispose of a used head. Georganics uses DuPont 610 bristles in its sonic heads. A plant-based head may feel slightly different in the mouth at first, but it cleans in exactly the same way.
Sonic and electric toothbrush heads
Electric toothbrush heads and sonic toothbrush heads are not interchangeable, so match the head to your handle. Georganics makes sonic replacement heads for its 35,000 and 50,000 strokes-per-minute brushes, including kids heads, and Organically Epic makes Sonic Wave replacement heads for its electric bamboo toothbrush. Toothbrush heads for electric toothbrush handles made by other brands need to be marked as compatible with that model. Buying a multipack saves reordering, and it is easy to mark each head with a coloured ring so a household does not mix them up.
When to replace toothbrush heads
Replace toothbrush heads every three months, or sooner if the bristles splay, which is the same timing the NHS gives for any toothbrush. Rinse the head after use and let it air dry upright. Toothbrushes has electric handles and manual bamboo brushes, Toothpaste covers the paste and Floss & Interdental cleans where the brush cannot reach.
Common questions
How often should you change toothbrush heads?
Every three months, or sooner if the bristles look splayed or worn. Many people also swap after a cold.
Are bamboo toothbrush heads compatible with Philips Sonicare?
Many are, but each head is made for specific handles. Check the compatibility on the listing before you order.
Are eco toothbrush heads fully plastic free?
Most still contain some plastic or nylon, usually in the bristles or the fitting. They cut plastic rather than remove it entirely.
How do you clean a toothbrush head?
Rinse it well under running water after each use and let it air dry upright. Avoid keeping it in a closed travel cap for long, which keeps the bristles damp.
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