We all are aware that uncovered toothbrushes in the bathroom can invite a variety of bacteria which are disgusting. However, that's not such a big tragedy, since toothbrush sanitizers can remove most of the bacteria. For those grossed out by grimy toothbrushes, a flurry of toothbrush "sanitizers" aim to clean the germs off your brush between uses.



The latest products are compact and use either ultraviolet or steam technology to clean your brush head. Plus, most of them are rather easy to use, not to mention the fact that some are even stylish enough to leave on the bathroom counter.



A single toothbrush can harbor millions of microorganisms, which translate into harmful bacteria — bacteria that thrive in the warm, moist environment of the average bathroom. VIOlight stops these microorganisms dead in their track. That's millions of microscopic bugs that can cause flu, colds and other illnesses, zapped in just minutes.



VIOlight toothbrush sanitizers are clinically proven to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria on your toothbrush, using germicidal ultraviolet light and you're going to need that no matter if you are at home or traveling. The Violight Duo is the first portable toothbrush sanitizer built for two, if we are to believe its manufacturers.



Like all the VIOLight products, the DUO toothbrush sanitizer is powered by germicidal UV light, sanitizing two toothbrushes simultaneously in just a few minutes. When at home, you can use the included wall-mount bracket, so your toothbrushes are always ready when you are. You don't have to worry about taking it down, because the DUO slides off the wall-mount bracket without having to use any tools at all.



To use the DUO sanitizer, all you have to do is insert your toothbrushes, close the lid and the sanitizing cycle begins and ends automatically. Since all of the VIOlight sanitizers include free toothbrushes and this is a device for two of them, the DUO comes with two free toothbrushes and fits most manual brushes and electric heads. It operates on only 2 AAA batteries and retails for approximately 40 US dollars.