how many toothbrushes...???

Okay, honestly, how many toothbrushes does one family need?!

I am embarressed to say, but we have 20 kids toothbrushes!! What in the world?! How did that happen?! I think we probably have every toothbrush since our kids were born. I just found a Ziploc bag in the kids bathroom with most all of them in there...all clean, of course. Don't worry - we run our toothbrushes through the dishwasher every so often - so it's not like I have 20 dirty toothbrushes saved in a baggie. :) We really only keep 2/child out on their bathroom countertops...one electric and one regular...

Still stuck on what I said about running our toothbrushes through the dishwasher? Check this out - or read below:

(here is the link: http://www.ehow.com/how_2078790_sanitize-toothbrush.html)

Six ways to Sanitize Your Toothbrush (who knew?!?):

1. Rinse your brush every time you use it. Pour a little mouthwash on the brush to kill the germs, then rinse it well with water to remove all the toothpaste and debris. Soak your brush for about five minutes once a week in mouthwash to sanitize the brush of germs and bacteria. (yum...I like this idea...)
2. Wash your brush with antibacterial soap regularly and rinse well to remove all traces of soap. (I don't like this idea very much - AB soap on my toothbrush?! ick...I don't think so...)
3. Boil your toothbrush for about five minutes, which will kill most bacteria, however it can wear out your toothbrush faster. This is the better alternative for babies and small children instead of using chemicals to sanitize the toothbrush. (too much work - for a TOOTHBRUSH?! - honestly...)
4. Put your toothbrush in the dishwasher and use dishwashing soap with bleach. The high heat in the washer, along with the heavy duty soap, will thoroughly clean your toothbrush. But just like boiling, the bristles will wear out faster. (easy!!)
5. Soak your toothbrush in 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and 97 percent water at least once a week to kill bacteria, or after every brushing when you are sick to prevent the spreading of germs and bacteria.
6. Use toothbrush sanitizer machines. Some use ultraviolet sterilizing lamps to sanitize the toothbrush, killing harmful bacteria and viruses. Others use steam and dry heat. Look for products that are approved and regulated by the FDA to ensure that you get an effective machine. (are you serious?! - they actually make these machines?! wow...)