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Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer | 
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| Brand: Germ Terminator
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $18.95
You Save: $31.04 (62%)
New (5) from $18.95
Rating:  31 reviews
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3 x 6 x 12
Model: GT100
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All Natural - Uses only steam and dry heat to clean | | • | Easy - Takes only seconds to use after every brushing | | • | Compatible with electric and manual toothbrushes | | • | Modeled after the steam device used in dental offices to sterilize instruments. 3"L x 6"W x 11.5"H | | • | Kills greater than 99.9999% of toothbrush germs and keeps your toothbrush germ-free between brushings |
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Product Description
This "brushes" your toothbrush ULTRA clean! The Germ Terminator is exactly that, testing greater than 99.9999% effective against cold and flu viruses, salmonella, staph infections, gum diseases, herpes and more! NO germs detected after any test. So it's recommended by dentists, doctors and hygienists to assure that pathogens don't "hide" and spread in and between toothbrushes. It's all natural, using only steam and dry heating. Takes just seconds... you add a bit of water and it cycles through. Your brushes (fits 2 electric or standard) then sit sanitized in the chamber until the next use. It's 5x2 1/2 x 1l"h. 14 ozs. 71" AC cord. Holds worldwide patents and safety certifications. This is easy, smart protection for a healthier mouth, and ultimately, a healthier body... order now! Germ Terminator
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 For clean toothbrushes and a healthier mouth... May 18, 2007
Carol Mello (San Jose,CA USA)
43 out of 44 found this review helpful
This one really works. I used to get sore throats when using a non-sterilized toothbrush. Used to re-infect myself with colds and bacterial infections. For longest time, had multiple (20-30) toothbrushes and sterilized in top rack basket in dishwasher with water heater on high temp. That worked but time consuming.
Now use Germ Terminator -- just as effective but takes less time and less water and less energy. For best results, use distilled water, but you can use tap too. If you use tap regularly you will need to watch for calcium build up like in coffee maker and run vinegar through it to get rid of calcium build up. I am able to sterilize my Braun electric toothbrush heads (which cost $10 each!) in this unit too besides regular toothbrushes. They fit in the little baskets.
This unit is very light so it will be good for traveling even though footprint not as small as UV travel sanitizers.
I love my steam sterilizer. I am going to buy a second one for traveling.
Why should you buy this unit instead of UV light sterilizer/sanitizer?
Most toothbrush sterilizers are UV light based. I did research on steam versus UV sterilization:
UV light is non-ionizing radiation. Good for destroying airborne organisms and organisms on exposed surfaces that UV light makes contact with. UV light has low penetrating power. Dust, soil, anything that shields organism from UV light will protect micro organism from sterilization. Must keep UV light bulb very clean (dust/soil on UV light will reduce effectiveness). Must regularly test UV light because they lose power to sterilize over time. Sterilization percentage for UV light: 99.95%. Sterilization percentage for Germ Terminator (tested results): 99.999999%
UV light causes sunburns. Think about how a hat or shirt or glass window will protect you from sunburns. UV cannot penetrate these.
For medical/dental tools, doctors use autoclaves which are steam based.
Don't leave home without your Germ Terminator!
Love my Germ Terminator July 16, 2006
M. K. Kindred (Utopia, Texas)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have had my Germ Terminator for 2 years and I can't imagin life without it. I am in the health care field and know the importance of preventing microbial contamination whenever possible. Even though it is not considered portable, I travel a great deal and never leave home without it tucked away in my suitcase. It does require a small effort to clean, but small is the operative word. Anyone who cares about keeping themselves and their families healthy would do well to keep a Germ Terminator in every bathroom. Also, you can sterilize other items that will fit in the basket and are not harmed by steam. I routinely sterilize the end of my Water Pik and other assorted dental hygine items before each use. Also, pierced earring that are all metal. I find it indispensable.
Using these for years - they are great! January 28, 2007
John Hillestad (Ft Lauderdale, FL USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
There's nothing like grabbing a warm totally sanitized toothbrush. I have used this for years after I saw the inventor on 20/20 I had to try it out. It works great! Its like using a new toothbrush everyday. Well worth it.
It feels great. July 14, 2007
albriaun (Keeler, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was attracted to this product as their TV ad said there was a relationship between the lack of a sterile toothbrush and increased risk for strokes. Later, I found the claim verified from other unrelated sources dealing with health.
I've been using it for about three years and love it. Why? Because it makes my mouth feel so much cleaner. It is noticeable from the first use. It is so pleasurable. Also, my teeth became whiter.
It lasts about a year to a year and a half. I use distilled water, but rinse my brush off with tap water. Our water has a lot of mineral content, so your sanitizer might last much longer.
It is dead when the red light stops going on, it is slow to intake water, and your teeth don't feel as clean. When I get a new one, I'll try running vinegar through it, as another reviewer suggested, to see if it lasts longer.
Since I wrote this review, I have discovered that one can make the sanitizer last longer by bypassing pouring the water into the hole under the small plastic cup by squirting the water directly under the toothbrushes. Of course, I don't actually know if this method gets the brushes as clean, but lots of steam comes up just as before.
Because a clean brush = a clean mouth! January 17, 2009
Timothy M. Price
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well worth the cost. I looked into the ultraviolet light solutions, but went with the steam clean sanitizer, and I am glad I did. I bought two and gave one as a Christmas present to my parents. I keep a gallon of distilled water under the sink to fill the unit. It keeps the brushes warm after the steam cycle finishes. This is a great product.
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