PT, Adding 3%H202 to CS will theoretically make the silver particles smaller, or perhaps change them to ionic form. It will not create a new chemical. Of course you should keep your toothbrush clean, but it's best to simply rinse with CS or H202 after brushing.
Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: needling around To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 9:09 AM Subject: CS>anti-microbial??? Hi, This is a question for Steve and some of the other chemists on the list... I have read about and been advised to keep my toothbrushes in an antimicrobial between use. The general advise is something like Listerine but I don't really like that so I have used peroxide for a long time. I recently switched to CS. Evidently toothbrushes are *seething* (mild hyperbole) with microbes that just keep reinfecting the mouth and the mouth is one place for focal infections that keep the immune system challenged. My question is, "If I mix CS and 3% H2O2 will that increase the germ fighting capability of the liquid or create a whole new chemical that will do something totally different and perhaps not desirable?" Thanks for any guidance you can give. PT PS: another good way to sanitize the toothbrush is to put it in the dishwasher every few days when you run it up.
