How to Use toothbrush in a Sentence

toothbrush

noun
  • Use a toothbrush to scrub the grout lines.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Then, work it in with an old toothbrush.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Then, work it in with an old toothbrush.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Then use a soft cloth or toothbrush to wipe away the mold.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Move the toothbrush around the guard to scrub off any food waste.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Brush off any scale still on the faucet with a toothbrush or sponge.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • His books and toothbrush was still there, along with jeans left to dry on a stove.
    — Alex Horton, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2020
  • Rub stains with a finger or scrub with an old toothbrush.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
  • Sade likes to use an old toothbrush and some Eco styling gel.
    — Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Some swear by using a toothbrush to brush away the threads.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Use an old toothbrush to scrub the corners and crevices.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • An electric toothbrush was not just a gift.
    — Jean Paul Laurent, Time, 11 June 2026
  • Shake off excess rust or brush it off with an old toothbrush.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Use a toothbrush to remove any residue and rinse out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Use a toothbrush to remove any residue and rinse out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Leave for a few minutes and then brush with a toothbrush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Leave for a few minutes and then brush with a toothbrush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Then rub the spot with your toothbrush or a suede cleaning brush.
    — Danielle Flum, Seventeen, 18 June 2019
  • For corners and edges, use a soft toothbrush.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Remove the faucet and brush off any scale with a toothbrush or sponge.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
  • What’s the end goal for the electric toothbrush?
    — Caroline Rose Giuliani, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
  • Gently scrub the rust away with a toothbrush, rinse, and dry.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Not a bad idea to also keep a spare toothbrush handy, just in case.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Use a soft brush or an old toothbrush to scrub away any stubborn residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Use a soft brush or an old toothbrush to scrub away any stubborn residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Gently scrub the rust away with a toothbrush, rinse, and dry.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Then grab an old toothbrush or use your fingers again to scrub out the fuzz.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
  • If the flame isn’t even, clean out the burner slots with a toothbrush.
    — oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Use an old toothbrush to clean the area between the sole and the leather.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Use an old toothbrush to scrub the drip pans and rinse them in warm water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025

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