The human mouth is home to millions of germs which are transferred to your toothbrush each time you brush your teeth and cannot be eliminated no matter how thoroughly you rinse it. Your toothbrush is an ideal breeding ground for germs and can result in re-infection and cross-contamination of toothbrushes which may affect immune systems and lead to diseases."Even after being rinsed visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated withpotentially pathogenic organisms." - The Centers for Disease ControlThe SteribrushTM Germicidal Portable Toothbrush Sanitizer will protect your family and yourself from harmful bacteria and viruses that grow and flourish on moist toothbrushes. To use, simply store your toothbrush in SteribrushTM after use. It will automatically kill germs using the same germicidal UV technology used to sanitize dental and hospital equipment and result in better oral hygiene. SteribrushTM also makes a perfect gift of health.