• Are bamboo toothbrushes safe?
Yes! The Bali Boo bamboo toothbrushes are safe. They are FDA approved and have been made with the highest quality standards, they are safe for you, your family, and our planet
• Are bamboo toothbrushes eco-friendly? Are bamboo toothbrushes environmentally friendly?
Yes! bamboo toothbrushes are the most eco-friendly option when it comes to plastic alternatives. The handle is biodegradable and compostable, so it will biodegrade in very little time.
• Are bamboo toothbrushes better than plastic ones?
Yes! And glad you asked! Have you ever thought that all the plastic toothbrushes you have ever used in your life, have 91% chances of still being in this planet? Bamboo toothbrushes biodegrade naturally. It can take up to 500 years for a plastic toothbrush to degrade into microplastics, and just a couple months for a bamboo one to do it completely naturally without leaving any residue.
• How long to bamboo toothbrushes last?
With the correct care, your bamboo toothbrush can last just as any other normal toothbrush. Worldwide Dental Associations recommend changing your toothbrush every 3 months, that’s 4 per year. Exactly the number we provide in our pack!
• How do you dispose of bamboo toothbrushes?
To dispose of your bamboo toothbrush, grab a pair of pliers and pull out the bristles, you can throw them into your plastic recycling bin. The handle, you can throw it to your compost, or reuse it in as many ways as you can imagine. If you’d like more information, please check the “Care Instructions” tab.
• How do I keep my bamboo toothbrush clean?
As with any toothbrush, make sure you rinse it clean after use. If you store your bamboo toothbrush in a cup, try to make sure it has a small opening in the bottom that lets water out, as the constant contact with water might damage your bamboo toothbrush.
• What are the benefits of a bamboo toothbrush?
The Bali Boo bamboo toothbrush is made of a 100% natural bamboo handle and Nylon bristles infused with activated bamboo charcoal. Activated bamboo charcoal helps to keep your mouth clean of bacteria, it is naturally whitening and removes stains much better than any other normal toothbrush.
• Why are the bristles of your bamboo toothbrushes made of nylon?
Believe us when we say we’ve looked for hundreds of options. But the truth is that the only “all-natural” option that exists up to now, are bristles made of animal hair (pig, horse, even goat). Being that we like to keep our products Vegan, we opted to make our bamboo toothbrush from Nylon. Nylon is a highly recyclable material, that is very resistant and easy to clean. We know its not perfect, but it’s definitely the best option out there.